Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee version
Abstract Introduction: The interpersonal and relational dimensions of mentoring have been identified as critical components of effective mentorship. However, no scale currently exists to assess this specific aspect of the relationship. This study introduces a new instrument, the mentorship working...
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Abstract
Introduction:
The interpersonal and relational dimensions of mentoring have been identified as critical components of effective mentorship. However, no scale currently exists to assess this specific aspect of the relationship. This study introduces a new instrument, the mentorship working alliance (MWA) – mentee version, and presents initial evidence supporting its validity in evaluating the interpersonal elements of mentoring relationships.
Methods:
Through a series of pilot tests and revisions, we developed a 12-item scale that assesses two dimensions of the MWA: relational quality (6 items), which captures how a mentee feels about the relationship, and relational effectiveness (6 items), which reflects the mentee’s perception of their mentor’s actions in facilitating or advancing the working relationship. To evaluate the scale’s construct validity and reliability, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency reliability analysis on a sample of 345 graduate students.
Results:
CFA provided evidence for the validity of the two-dimensional MWA scale, which assesses relational quality and relational effectiveness, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.96 and 0.89, respectively. All parameter estimates for individual items were significant, with standardized factor loadings ranging from 0.66 to .83.
Conclusions:
The MWA scale – mentee version enables researchers to assess the interpersonal dimensions of mentoring relationships, offering valuable insights into the components of effective mentorship. By introducing this scale, we pave the way for further investigation into how mentorship interventions influence the MWA, thereby enhancing the overall quality of mentoring experiences. Additionally, we offer recommendations for future studies.
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| spelling | doaj-art-bb9fdc8098be4c49905623bcd118f2922025-08-20T01:51:00ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612025-01-01910.1017/cts.2025.72Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee versionJenna Griebel Rogers0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0363-6376Angela Byars-Winston1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2616-1748Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research, Wisconsin Center for Educational Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USAInstitute for Diversity Science, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA Abstract Introduction: The interpersonal and relational dimensions of mentoring have been identified as critical components of effective mentorship. However, no scale currently exists to assess this specific aspect of the relationship. This study introduces a new instrument, the mentorship working alliance (MWA) – mentee version, and presents initial evidence supporting its validity in evaluating the interpersonal elements of mentoring relationships. Methods: Through a series of pilot tests and revisions, we developed a 12-item scale that assesses two dimensions of the MWA: relational quality (6 items), which captures how a mentee feels about the relationship, and relational effectiveness (6 items), which reflects the mentee’s perception of their mentor’s actions in facilitating or advancing the working relationship. To evaluate the scale’s construct validity and reliability, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency reliability analysis on a sample of 345 graduate students. Results: CFA provided evidence for the validity of the two-dimensional MWA scale, which assesses relational quality and relational effectiveness, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.96 and 0.89, respectively. All parameter estimates for individual items were significant, with standardized factor loadings ranging from 0.66 to .83. Conclusions: The MWA scale – mentee version enables researchers to assess the interpersonal dimensions of mentoring relationships, offering valuable insights into the components of effective mentorship. By introducing this scale, we pave the way for further investigation into how mentorship interventions influence the MWA, thereby enhancing the overall quality of mentoring experiences. Additionally, we offer recommendations for future studies. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S205986612500072X/type/journal_articleMeasurementworking alliancementorshipmentoring relationshipsmentee career development |
| spellingShingle | Jenna Griebel Rogers Angela Byars-Winston Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee version Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Measurement working alliance mentorship mentoring relationships mentee career development |
| title | Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee version |
| title_full | Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee version |
| title_fullStr | Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee version |
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| title_short | Measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship: The mentorship working alliance scale – mentee version |
| title_sort | measuring the interpersonal component of the mentoring relationship the mentorship working alliance scale mentee version |
| topic | Measurement working alliance mentorship mentoring relationships mentee career development |
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