Building Relationships Around Research Methodology: A Collaborative Autoethnography of Graduate-Undergraduate Mentorship

• In Event: Relationship Established Through Mentoring Builds Success

Abstract

Studies verify that quality mentoring is one of the best indicators of undergraduate student success. However, the impact of mentoring approaches on student outcomes are limited. This study addresses the impact of mentoring activities on broadening access to research methodology by examining how the quality of mentorship affected the research skills and student development for a diverse population of students at a large public university. The qualitative analysis of our graduate-undergraduate student mentorship data found that mentored students expanded their understanding of research methodology, created a sense of belonging, and acquired knowledge about post-baccalaureate pathways. Recommendations are provided for using mentoring to broaden traditionally underrepresented students’ access to research methodology and academia.

Authors

• Joy Zimmerman, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Christine Abagat Liboon, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Kinjal Vyas, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Yumeng Sun, University of Pennsylvania
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• Ji Yoon Kim, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Patrosinio Cruz, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Antonia Fabian, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Mariana Barragan Torres, University of Illinois System
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• Mina Anochie, University of California - Los Angeles
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• Maxine Dimalanta, University of California - Los Angeles
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