The Effect of Group Mentoring on Career Outcomes
研究发现专业协会的群体指导包含心理社会支持、包容、社交网络和角色榜样四个成分，其中包容预测更高的职位成就，角色榜样对薪资有显著贡献，对管理发展有实践意义。
The importance of mentoring as a component of career development has been well supported empirically. Yet mentors may not be a viable option for individuals who would like to progress on a management track but have limited opportunities to do so. This study proposed that professional associations may function as a source of mentoring for its members. The influence of affiliation with a professional organization on career outcomes was tested. Four components of group mentoring were identified through factor analysis: psychosocial support, inclusion, networking, and role modeling. Inclusion predicted higher job attainment, whereas role modeling made a significant contribution to salary. This study has practical implications for management development.