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Sites of Possibilities: A Scoping Review to Investigate the Mentorship of Marginalized Social Work Doctoral Students
Braveheart Gillani1, Flora Cohen2, Kristen Kirchgesler1
1Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Purpose:
This scoping review investigates the state of mentorship for marginalized Social Work doctoral students.
Method:
A three member scoping review was performed to identify critical features and benefits of mentorship for marginalized Social Work doctoral students.
Results:
A thorough review found eight articles discussing mentorship of marginalized Social Work doctoral students across different universities in the United States, with perspectives that prioritized comprehensive mentorship that addresses academic and personal goals. Themes were identified around the definitions of mentorship, applied theories of mentorship, and how mentorship is beneficial in the recruitment, retention, and success of Social Work doctoral students.
Discussion:
There is limited research on the perspectives of Social Work doctoral students on their mentorship experiences and the capacity for faculty and institutions to provide positive mentoring experiences. Mentorship is crucial to the success of marginalized Social Work doctoral students. Marginalized doctoral students in Social Work, who may require additional support throughout the recruitment and retention processes, have limited opportunities for strong mentorship experiences. Further research and focus on mentorship for marginalized Social Work students is required.
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