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Mentoring experiences among Navy midshipmen.

W B Johnson1, R Lall, E K Holmes

  • 1Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402, USA.

Military Medicine
|February 24, 2001
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Mentorship is crucial for career success, but understudied in the military. This study found only 40% of U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen had mentors, with psychosocial support being key.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Military Sociology
  • Career Development Studies

Background:

  • Mentor relationships are linked to career success, satisfaction, and retention in civilian organizations.
  • Limited research exists on the prevalence and function of mentorship within military contexts.
  • Understanding military mentorship is vital for personnel development and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of mentor relationships among U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen.
  • To identify the characteristics and functions of these mentorships.
  • To explore midshipmen's perceptions of mentoring's importance and their own experiences.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 576 third-year midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy.

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  • Data collected included experiences with mentors, mentor demographics, relationship initiation, duration, and perceived functions.
  • Participants rated the importance of mentoring and their satisfaction with existing relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 40% of midshipmen reported having experienced a mentor relationship.
    • Most mentors were senior military males, and relationships were typically mutually initiated and long-lasting.
    • Psychosocial functions of mentorship were most prominent and strongly correlated with positive relationship appraisals.

    Conclusions:

    • Mentorship is highly valued by midshipmen, despite its low prevalence.
    • Psychosocial support appears to be a critical component of effective mentorship in this population.
    • Further research is warranted to optimize mentoring programs within military academies and the broader military population.