“Mindset of Generativity”

An Exploration of Generativity among College Students Who Mentor

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ID21839113
AuthorsHannah M Sunderman (0000-0001-8156-6206, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, corresponding author), Lindsay J Hastings (0000-0002-5263-0624, University of Nebraska–Lincoln), Addison Sellon (0000-0002-7613-9995, University of Nebraska–Lincoln)
Year2023
Volume60
Issue3
Pages353-369
Publication date2023-05-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1949-6605 • E-ISSN: 1949-6591
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19496591.2022.2090844
OpenAlexW4297445281
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited21

The current study explored the development of generativity, care for the next generation, among college students who mentor K–12 youth. Interviews and degree-of-change graphs were conducted with 10 mentors using a phenomenological design. The findings revealed that mentoring positively influenced generativity. Additionally, antecedents and outcomes of generativity development emerged. The results argue for the role of being a mentor in psychosocial development, specifically generativity, which has implications for social responsibility, a goal of higher education

Developmental psychology · Erikson's stages of psychosocial development · Generativity · Higher education · Mindset · Pedagogy · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Career Development and Diversity · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Mentoring and Academic Development · Psychology · Social Psychology

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