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Mentoring needs of dietitians: the mentoring self-management program model.
1California State University, Los Angeles.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Dietitians need to manage their own career development through lifelong mentoring. A self-management program model supports dietitians in reaching their professional potential.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics
- Professional Development
- Mentorship Programs
Background:
- Career development for dietitians is crucial in a dynamic professional landscape.
- Mentoring plays a significant role in professional growth within the dietetics field.
- Understanding mentee needs is essential for effective career progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore mentoring needs of dietitians based on their career stage.
- To analyze the nature of mentoring relationships in a professional context.
- To propose a model for self-managed mentoring to support dietitians' career development.
Main Methods:
- A mentoring project involving 21 mentors and 24 mentees in California.
- Analysis of mentee needs in relation to their career progression.
- Observation of the structure and duration of mentoring relationships.
Main Results:
- Mentoring needs varied significantly based on the mentee's career stage.
- Mentoring relationships were predominantly serial, lacking long-term continuity.
- A need for proactive, self-directed career planning was identified.
Conclusions:
- Dietitians must take ownership of their career development, emphasizing lifelong learning and mentoring.
- A mentoring self-management program model can offer the necessary flexibility and support for dietitians.
- Implementing self-management strategies empowers dietitians to achieve their full professional potential.