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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational science2025

Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale - mentee version.

Jenna Griebel Rogers, Angela Byars-Winston

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Article in Journal of clinical and translational science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Advancing the science and practice of effective mentorship.Journal of clinical and translational science · 2025
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Jenna Griebel RogersCenter for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research, Wisconsin Center for Educational Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0363-6376
Angela Byars-WinstonInstitute for Diversity Science, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2616-1748

Funding

Re-Entry Supplement for 1U01GM132372-01, Impact of Culturally Aware Mentoring Interventions on Research Mentors and Graduate Training ProgramsU01GM132372 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · PI BYARS-WINSTON, ANGELA · 2019 to 2023
$3.2M
NIGMS NIH HHS U01 GM132372
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The interpersonal and relational dimensions of mentoring have been identified as critical components of effective mentorship. However, no scale currently exists to assess this specific aspect of the relationship. This study introduces a new instrument, the mentorship working alliance (MWA) - mentee version, and presents initial evidence supporting its validity in evaluating the interpersonal elements of mentoring relationships. Methods: Through a series of pilot tests and revisions, we developed a 12-item scale that assesses two dimensions of the MWA: relational quality (6 items), which captures how a mentee feels about the relationship, and relational effectiveness (6 items), which reflects the mentee's perception of their mentor's actions in facilitating or advancing the working relationship. To evaluate the scale's construct validity and reliability, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency reliability analysis on a sample of 345 graduate students. Results: CFA provided evidence for the validity of the two-dimensional MWA scale, which assesses relational quality and relational effectiveness, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.96 and 0.89, respectively. All parameter estimates for individual items were significant, with standardized factor loadings ranging from 0.66 to .83. Conclusions: The MWA scale - mentee version enables researchers to assess the interpersonal dimensions of mentoring relationships, offering valuable insights into the components of effective mentorship. By introducing this scale, we pave the way for further investigation into how mentorship interventions influence the MWA, thereby enhancing the overall quality of mentoring experiences. Additionally, we offer recommendations for future studies.

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Measurementmentee career developmentmentoring relationshipsmentorshipworking alliance

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PMID40395393
PMCPMC12089860

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