科学分野の指導者に対する文化的に配慮した指導介入は、永続的な変化を生み出す

科学分野:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Mentorship in Higher Education
• Racial Equity in STEM

背景:

• Racial inequalities significantly impact student-mentee interactions and outcomes in research training.
• Many science faculty lack the training to address these racial dynamics effectively.
• Culturally responsive mentorship is crucial for equitable scientific training.

研究 の 目的:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a Culturally Aware Mentorship (CAM) intervention in changing faculty mentoring behaviors.
• To assess the impact of CAM on mentee outcomes and faculty confidence.
• To identify mechanisms driving behavioral change in faculty mentors.

主な方法:

• A longitudinal, three-arm cluster randomized comparative trial involving 787 faculty mentors across 33 U.S. universities.
• Utilized validated instruments and qualitative interviews to measure changes in mentoring behaviors and outcomes.
• Compared outcomes between facilitated CAM interventions, self-directed CAM, and a control group.

主要な成果:

• All intervention groups showed positive gains, with longer, facilitated CAM interventions yielding greater improvements.
• Faculty mentors demonstrated substantial and enduring changes in culturally responsive mentoring behaviors.
• Self-reflection and introspection, particularly within peer communities and guided facilitation, were key mechanisms for behavioral change.

結論:

• The Culturally Aware Mentorship (CAM) intervention effectively equipped faculty mentors to navigate racial dynamics and address mentee needs.
• CAM interventions led to significant behavioral shifts, enhancing mentors' confidence and skills in cross-racial interactions.
• Culturally responsive mentorship practices are essential for fostering equitable and supportive research training environments.