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Dissertation Information for Frank A. Ross

NAME:
- Frank A. Ross

DEGREE:
- Ph.D.

DISCIPLINE:
- Education

SCHOOL:
- Indiana University (USA) (2005)

ADVISORS:
- Nancy Chism

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
- Mary Howard-Hamilton
- Henry S. Merrill
- Scott E. Evenbeck
- Aaron W. Hughey

MPACT Status: Incomplete - Not_Inspected

Title: ACHIEVING CULTURAL COMPETENCE: THE ROLE OF MENTORING IN SEXUAL MINORITY IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

Abstract: The purpose of this grounded theory qualitative study was to generate a theoretical model describing how mentoring impacts sexual identity development of university students. Seventeen self-identified gay male university students in this study were participants in one of three possible formal or informal mentoring environments: a university-sponsored gay, lesbian, or bisexual (GLB) mentoring program where the mentors are faculty or staff; a university-sponsored GLB mentoring program where the mentors are peers; or a university that does not offer a GLB mentoring program and any GLB-related mentoring has been informal and completely incidental to the student's university work. A variety of data collection methods were used to explore how a sexual minority male university student's participation in mentoring activities impacts the process of his sexual identity development.

Mentoring was found to play a strong role in sexual identity development, specifically through the process of cultural exploration. During this time, men essentially learned how to live as gay men and how to function as members of the gay community. Mentors assisted in that process by helping students overcome a number of developmental challenges. Students experienced positive outcomes as a result of mentoring, including increased well-being, success as a college student, and a commitment to give back to the gay community. Cultural competence was achieved when men successfully integrated their individual and group sexual identities.

MPACT Scores for Frank A. Ross

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calculated 2010-09-13 15:59:57

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