Mindfulness and Mentoring : Focusing Attention for Effective and Satisfying Mentoring Relationships

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Krystle Swartz (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Advisor

Lisa E. Baranik

Abstract: The purpose of the current study was to determine if mindfulness predicted successful mentoring relationships. More specifically this study examined whether trait mindfulness predicted effective mentoring satisfying mentoring receipt of mentoring functions and dysfunctional mentoring experiences after controlling for positive and negative affect. Results show that mindfulness predicted receipt of psychosocial mentoring functions and less dysfunctional mentoring experiences. However mindfulness did not predict effective mentoring satisfying mentoring and career-related mentoring functions. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed along with limitations and suggestions for future research. 

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Publication

Thesis

Date: 2012

Keywords

Psychology, Business, Affect, Mentoring, Mindfulness

Subjects

Mentoring in business

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