The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring: A Multiple Perspectives Approach

Copyright © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd

The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring: A Multiple Perspectives Approach

Editor(s): Tammy D. Allen, Lillian T. Eby

Published Online: 15 APR 2008

Print ISBN: 9781405133739

Online ISBN: 9780470691960

DOI: 10.1002/9780470691960

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Cutting across the fields of psychology, management, education, counseling, social work, and sociology, The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring reveals an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to the practice and theory of mentoring.


  • Provides a complete, multi-disciplinary look at the practice and theory of mentoring and demonstrates its advantages
  • Brings together, for the first time, expert researchers from the three primary areas of mentoring: workplace, academy, and community
  • Leading scholars provide critical analysis on important literature concerning theoretical approaches and methodological issues in the field
  • Final section presents an integrated perspective on mentoring relationships and projects a future agenda for the field

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xxii)

  2. Part I: Introduction

    1. Chapter 1

      Overview and Introduction (pages 1–6)

      Tammy D. Allen and Lillian T. Eby

    2. Chapter 2

      Definition and Evolution of Mentoring (pages 7–20)

      Lillian T. Eby, Jean E. Rhodes and Tammy D. Allen

  3. Part II: Theoretical Approaches and Methodological Issues

    1. Chapter 3

      Youth Mentoring: Theoretical and Methodological Issues (pages 21–47)

      Thomas E. Keller

    2. Chapter 4

      Student‒Faculty Mentoring: Theoretical and Methodological Issues (pages 49–69)

      W. Brad Johnson, Gail Rose and Lewis Z. Schlosser

    3. Chapter 5

      Workplace Mentoring: Theoretical Approaches and Methodological Issues (pages 71–91)

      Terri A. Scandura and Ekin K. Pellegrini

    4. Chapter 6

      Reflections on the Theoretical Approaches and Methodological Issues in Mentoring Relationships (pages 93–96)

      Marcus M. Butts, Jaime R. Durley and Lillian T. Eby

  4. Part III: Naturally Occurring Mentoring Relationships

    1. Chapter 7

      Naturally Occurring Mentoring Relationships Involving Youth (pages 97–117)

      Renée Spencer

    2. Chapter 8

      Naturally Occurring Student‒Faculty Mentoring Relationships: A Literature Review (pages 119–138)

      Carol A. Mullen

    3. Chapter 9

      Naturally Occurring Mentoring Relationships Involving Workplace Employees (pages 139–158)

      Thomas W. Dougherty, Daniel B. Turban and Dana L. Haggard

    4. Chapter 10

      Reflections on Naturally Occurring Mentoring Relationships (pages 159–162)

      Elizabeth Lentz and Tammy D. Allen

  5. Part IV: Benefits of Mentoring

    1. Chapter 11

      The Benefits Associated with Youth Mentoring Relationships (pages 163–187)

      Lynn Blinn-Pike

    2. Chapter 12

      Student‒Faculty Mentorship Outcomes (pages 189–210)

      W. Brad Johnson

    3. Chapter 13

      The Benefits Associated with Workplace Mentoring Relationships (pages 211–231)

      Aarti Ramaswami and George F. Dreher

    4. Chapter 14

      Reflections on the Benefits of Mentoring (pages 233–236)

      Angie L. Lockwood, Sarah Carr Evans and Lillian T. Eby

  6. Part V: Diversity and Mentoring

    1. Chapter 15

      Diversity and Youth Mentoring Relationships (pages 237–258)

      Belle Liang and Jennifer M. Grossman

    2. Chapter 16

      Mentoring in Academia: Considerations for Diverse Populations (pages 259–280)

      William E. Sedlacek, Eric Benjamin, Lewis Z. Schlosser and Hung-Bin Sheu

    3. Chapter 17

      Diversity and Workplace Mentoring Relationships: A Review and Positive Social Capital Approach (pages 281–300)

      Belle Rose Ragins

    4. Chapter 18

      Reflections on Diversity and Mentoring (pages 301–304)

      Hazel Anne, M. Johnson, Xian Xu and Tammy D. Allen

  7. Part VI: Best Practices for Formal Mentoring Programs

    1. Chapter 19

      Best Practices for Formal Youth Mentoring (pages 305–324)

      Andrew Miller

    2. Chapter 20

      Best Practices for Student‒Faculty Mentoring Programs (pages 325–343)

      Clark D. Campbell

    3. Chapter 21

      Best Practices in Workplace Formal Mentoring Programs (pages 345–367)

      Lisa M. Finkelstein and Mark L. Poteet

    4. Chapter 22

      Reflections on Best Practices for Formal Mentoring Programs (pages 369–372)

      Kimberly E. O'Brien, Ozgun B. Rodopman and Tammy D. Allen

  8. Part VII: Integrating Multiple Mentoring Perspectives

    1. Chapter 23

      New Directions in Mentoring (pages 373–395)

      Steve Bearman, Stacy Blake Beard, Laurie Hunt and Faye J. Crosby

    2. Chapter 24

      Common Bonds: An Integrative View of Mentoring Relationships (pages 397–419)

      Tammy D. Allen and Lillian T. Eby

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      Bibliography (pages 420–463)

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      Name Index (pages 465–480)

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      Subject Index (pages 481–496)

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