ABSTRACT

In this paper, we share the results of a cross-institutional study considering the impact serving as a peer mentor has on upper-level undergraduate students. Using a focus group methodology, we interviewed students in peer mentoring programs at two universities with the goal of identifying commonalities between the two sites regarding the benefits and challenges associated with serving in a peer mentoring capacity. Findings indicate that students acquired benefits in three broad categories: relational knowledge, self-awareness, and career development. Students faced challenges in three broad categories: learning the mentor role, relating to students, and student engagement. While differences in results can be attributed to programmatic variations, similarities suggest outcomes that could be generalizable to multiple programs and universities.

摘要

在本文中，我们分享了跨机构研究的结果，考虑了同伴导师对高年级本科生的影响。我们使用焦点小组方法，采访了两所大学的同伴指导课程的学生，目的是确定两所站点之间在同伴指导能力方面的好处和挑战的共性。调查结果表明，学生在三大类中受益：关系知识，自我意识和职业发展。学生面临三大类的挑战：学习与学生相关的指导者角色以及学生的敬业度。虽然结果的差异可以归因于计划的变化，但相似之处表明结果可以推广到多个计划和大学。