Protégé career aspirations: The influence of formal e-mentor networks and family-based role models

DiRenzo, Marco S.; Weer, Christy H.; Linnehan, Frank

doi:10.1016/j.jvb.2013.02.007

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“…Hypothesis 6, which predicted that the positive relationship between perceived employability and work–life balance would be stronger for individuals with a strong whole‐life perspective, was also supported ( β = .22, p < .01). Given discrepancies in interaction methodologies within the SEM literature, we followed previous researchers (DiRenzo, Weer, & Linnehan, ; Peng, Riolli, Schaubroeck, & Spain, ) and ran supplementary analyses of the moderating effects using hierarchical regression. These tests complement the SEM analysis, and the findings were consistent across analyses.…”

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Relationship between protean career orientation and work–life balance: A resource perspective

2015

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Summary Despite the commonly held belief that a protean career orientation (PCO) enables employees to achieve more balance in their lives, little is known about the relationship between PCO and work–life balance. Using two waves of data collection separated by 2.5 years, this study examined the relationship between PCO and work–life balance among a sample of 367 college‐educated employees in the United States. Analysis was conducted to empirically distinguish PCO from conceptually related constructs, and structural equation modeling was used to examine the process that explains the linkage between PCO and balance. We found that PCO was positively related to work–life balance. We also found support for the role of several resources (social capital, psychological capital, and perceived employability) that explain the relationship between PCO and balance. In particular, PCO was associated with extensive career planning activities that were related to the accumulation of three forms of career capital—human capital, social capital, and psychological capital. In turn, social capital and psychological capital were associated with high employability, which was related to greater work–life balance for individuals who take a whole‐life perspective on their careers. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings and provide suggestions for future research. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Relationship between protean career orientation and work–life balance: A resource perspective

2015

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“…Further research may wish to consider the influence of online role models social network users engage with in person (as this might reinforce the influence of the role model). In our study, we cannot be sure which sources of influence had a greater impact beyond the two groups (parents or role models; see [16]) as role models may have included parental figures as well [31]). In addition, it would be interesting to replicate our research with professionals instead of students as age and experience may play an important role in terms of who is sought out as a role model.…”

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Influences and Benefits of Role Models on Social Media

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Lin

Jeske

2016

Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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The current paper examined three research questions. First, what are the perceived benefits for social network users who have role models online? Second, to what extent does having role models online influence one's selfpresentation on social media? And finally, are users who expect more in return (greater reciprocity) more likely to have role models on social media? Using two opportunity survey samples and exploratory analyses, study 1 (N = 236) demonstrated that having role models was associated with greater perceived support for one's career aspirations, and perceived access to information. The results of study 2 (N = 192) revealed that participants who had role models online reported that their online profile presented a more realistic self-presentation of values and priorities, as well as having higher reciprocity expectation.

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“…Much of the literature also emphasises the importance of considering how the online interactions interact with face-to-face interactions and how online mentoring interactions also make use of the possibility of facilitating many-to-many peer interactions (e.g. DiRenzo et al, 2013;Perren, 2003). Brightside also facilitates a range of different kinds of interaction which blend face-to face with online and one-to-one mentoring with group learning activities.…”

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Ensuring quality in online career mentoring

Hooley

Hutchinson

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2015

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

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This article explores the issue of quality in online career mentoring. It builds on a previous evaluation of Brightside, an online mentoring system in the UK which is primarily aimed at supporting young people's transitions to further learning. The article notes that participants in Brightside's mentoring programmes reported satisfaction with their experiences, with many stating that it helped them to make decisions and to positively change their learning and career behaviours. However, the article argues that there are challenges in ensuring quality and consistency connected to both the voluntary nature of mentoring and the online mode. The article proposes a 10-point quality framework to support quality assurance, initial training and professional development for online mentors. Keywords: mentoring, online mentoring, quality IntroductionThis article explores the issue of quality in a series of online mentoring programmes delivered using Brightside's 1 mentoring system and career information websites. Brightside is a UK-based charity which provides online mentoring to help young people access career and educational opportunities.

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Protégé career aspirations: The influence of formal e-mentor networks and family-based role models

Cited by 18 publications

References 61 publications

Relationship between protean career orientation and work–life balance: A resource perspective

Relationship between protean career orientation and work–life balance: A resource perspective

Influences and Benefits of Role Models on Social Media

Ensuring quality in online career mentoring

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