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The Effects of Sex and Gender Role Orientation on Mentorship in Male-Dominated Occupations

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the relative impact of sex and gender role orientation on the development and functions of mentoring relationships in Certified Public Accounting, a male-dominated occupation. Results showed that biological sex was not related to mentoring, yet gender role orientation was significantly related to having a mentor and mentor functions. Individuals with androgynous sex role orientations reported more mentorship functions than individuals with feminine or masculine orientations. Implications and areas for future research are discussed.

Source: Journal of Vocational Behavior

DOI: 10.1006/jvbe.1993.1046

Authors: Terri A. Scandura, Belle Rose Ragins

Institutions: Marquette University, University of Miami

Language: English

Topic: Mentoring and Academic Development

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,690