The Mentor/Protege Relationship

A Biological Perspective

Datos Bibliográficos

ID9890972
AutoresStephen C Bushardt (University of Southern Mississippi, autor de correspondencia), Cherie Fretwell (Troy State University, 2605 Savage Drive, Phenix City, Alabama 36867.), B J Holdnak (Southern Company Services, P.O. Box 2625, BIN #879, Birmingham, Alabama 35202.)
Año1991
Volumen44
Número6
Páginas619-639
Fecha de publicación1991-06-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaHuman Relations (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0018-7267 • E-ISSN: 1741-282X
EditorialSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/001872679104400606
OpenAlexW2119363721
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas3
Referencias citadas34

The mentor/protege relationship can be conceptualized within the context of biological dimorphism with sex roles reflecting different reproductive strategies that evolved by natural selection. Mentor/protege roles mimic the male/female mating roles in humans, often causing conflicts that are seldom understood within the limited context of mentoring. This article examines similarities in reproductive strategies and mentoring in terms of demographics, selection criteria, and acquisition strategies. Underlying sexual themes are identified and their impact on the mentor/protege relationship discussed, along with implications and directions for future research

Biology · Context (archaeology · Demographics · Perspective (graphical · Protégé · Selection (genetic algorithm · Sexual selection · Sociology · Computer Science · Demography · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Ecology · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Mentoring and Academic Development · Psychology · Social Psychology