Data from 181 proteges were used to compare perceptions of mentoring in cross- and same-gender relationships. Mentor role perceptions were not influenced by mentor or protege gender. Cross-gender proteges were less likely to engage in social activities with mentors, and female proteges with female mentors were more likely to identify mentors as…

Using biographical interviewing, the study addressed graduate women's definitions of role models and mentors, perceived benefits of the mentor-protege relationship, and developmental discontinuities in mentor selection. Results are discussed within the context of the politics of mentoring of the attributions made by male mentors for female…

Examined perceptions of men and women doctoral students (N=481) about issues doctoral students face. Women students perceived less support from faculty than did men. Women also reported conflict in attempting to integrate their personal and professional life roles. Discusses women's needs for role models and a supportive school environment. (BH)

The study explored the career and professional socialization patterns of top women administrators in comparison to their male counterparts. A 24-item questionnaire was developed and 89 usable questionnaires were returned from women administrators in Pennsylvania. Subjects were classified into one of three position categories--major academic,…

This research documents the mentors and mentoring functions experienced by school and district administrators. Both sexes frequently have mentors, but mentoring functions are more helpful to women. The psychosocial functions of mentoring are important to both sexes, and school boards may want to adopt policies that will encourage mentoring. (VM)

Female staff members and residents of residential drug treatment programs had more liberal attitudes toward women than male staff members and residents. Female residents in both programs had nearly identical scores on the Attitudes toward Women Scale. (Author/JAC)

This study examined whether female college freshmen have higher first-year retention rates when a greater percentage of their classes are taught by female faculty, especially students in science, math, and computer science (SMC) courses. Data from the admissions, course, and student files at Binghamton University (New York) were analyzed over a…

Implications for teacher hiring practices are drawn from a study comparing male and female elementary school teachers on two dimensions: tendency to establish control in a classroom and need for personal power. (CW)

Females were more influenced by female models in their choice of career than were males. No effect of sex-role attitude appeared. The particular importance of female models for female students was discussed. (Author)

Gifted elementary and secondary students (n=254) were asked who they considered the greatest leaders of the 20th century. Students' parents ranked high, and girls often cited their teachers or grandmothers, but female and minority group leaders were generally underrepresented. Suggestions for broadening students' range of role models are provided.…

Differences between male and female coaches of female high school basketball teams in five areas of coaching philosophy were examined. The coaches shared a similar philosophy on most issues, regardless of gender. Female coaches were somewhat more conventional than male coaches of female teams. (JD)

This survey indicates that professional growth in public relations is related to the practitioner's gender and role (manager vs. technician): Women earn less than men and fill the technician's role with greater frequency than men. (PD)

Most students, regardless of gender, were influenced by males, particularly fathers. However, a notable percentage of female students, especially those in traditional fields, were influenced by females. Students whose primary influencers were in fields closely related to their own vocational choices reported being more certain of their choices.…

The ways in which women tend to be disadvantaged in computing courses are examined. The apparent technology-centeredness of computing, the emphasis accorded mathematics as well as narrow problem solving skills and the undervaluing of broadly based problem solving and communication skills are discussed. (Author/MLW)

The present study defined a role model as someone whom a woman conceptualizes and chooses. In contrast to previous research, the present investigation revealed that women's role model choices were more varied. Women predominantly named opposite-sex relatives, instructors, and professionals as their role models and models they would like to have in…