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Peer mentoring of adults with spinal cord injury : A transformational leadership perspective Beauchamp, Mark R. (Mark Robert), 1972-; Scarlett, Louisa J.; Ruissen, Geralyn R.; Connelly, Catherine E.; McBride, Christopher B.; Casemore, Sheila; Martin Ginis, Kathleen A. (Kathleen Anne), 1968-

Abstract

Purpose: Drawing from the tenets of transformational leadership theory [1], the purpose of this study was to examine the nature of effective peer mentoring of adults with a spinal cord injury (SCI) from the perspective of mentees. Methods: The study utilized a qualitative methodology (informed by a social constructionist approach), involving fifteen adult mentees with a SCI (Mean age = 47.2; Mean time since injury = 14.5 years), in which data were obtained via semi-structured interviews. Results: The results revealed that effective mentoring, as used by mentors with SCIs, closely aligns with the core components of transformational leadership. Specifically, all four dimensions of transformational leadership (idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation) as displayed by mentors with a SCI were evident in their interactions with mentees. Participants who perceived their mentors to use transformational leadership behaviours reported increases in motivation, self-confidence, hope and overall well-being, relatedness with their mentor, greater comfort/acceptance of their situation, a redefined sense of their limitations, as well as greater engagement in various life pursuits. Conclusions: Displays of transformational leadership by peer mentors (i.e., transformational mentoring) were reported by mentees to be associated with a range of adaptive psychological and behavioural outcomes. The results have the potential to inform the development and dissemination of peer mentor-based interventions and initiatives.

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Title
Peer mentoring of adults with spinal cord injury : A transformational leadership perspective
Alternate Title
Spinal Cord Injury Peer Mentoring
Creator
Beauchamp, Mark R. (Mark Robert), 1972-; Scarlett, Louisa J.; Ruissen, Geralyn R.; Connelly, Catherine E.; McBride, Christopher B.; Casemore, Sheila; Martin Ginis, Kathleen A. (Kathleen Anne), 1968-
Date Issued
2016
Description
Purpose: Drawing from the tenets of transformational leadership theory [1], the purpose of this study was to examine the nature of effective peer mentoring of adults with a spinal cord injury (SCI) from the perspective of mentees. Methods: The study utilized a qualitative methodology (informed by a social constructionist approach), involving fifteen adult mentees with a SCI (Mean age = 47.2; Mean time since injury = 14.5 years), in which data were obtained via semi-structured interviews. Results: The results revealed that effective mentoring, as used by mentors with SCIs, closely aligns with the core components of transformational leadership. Specifically, all four dimensions of transformational leadership (idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation) as displayed by mentors with a SCI were evident in their interactions with mentees. Participants who perceived their mentors to use transformational leadership behaviours reported increases in motivation, self-confidence, hope and overall well-being, relatedness with their mentor, greater comfort/acceptance of their situation, a redefined sense of their limitations, as well as greater engagement in various life pursuits. Conclusions: Displays of transformational leadership by peer mentors (i.e., transformational mentoring) were reported by mentees to be associated with a range of adaptive psychological and behavioural outcomes. The results have the potential to inform the development and dissemination of peer mentor-based interventions and initiatives.
Subject
Spinal Cord Injury; Peer Mentoring; Transformational Leadership; Well-Being; Engagement; Leadership
Genre
Article; Postprint
Type
Text
Language
eng
Date Available
2017-02-24
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
DOI
10.14288/1.0342862
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2429/60695
Affiliation
Education, Faculty of; Non UBC; Kinesiology, School of
Citation
Beauchamp, M. R., Scarlett, L., Ruissen, G.R, Connelly, C.E., McBride, C., Casemore, S., & Martin-Ginis, K.A. (2016). Peer mentoring of adults with spinal cord injury: A transformational leadership perspective. Disability and Rehabilitation. 38(19):1884-92.
Publisher DOI
10.3109/09638288.2015.1107773
Peer Review Status
Reviewed
Scholarly Level
Faculty; Graduate
Rights URI
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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