Using Peer Mentorship to Foster Growth and Interest in Human Factors

Academic programs benefit from the addition of a formalized peer mentorship program to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve academic success, social and psychological wellbeing, and career development. This article describes a peer mentorship program developed in the Human Factors and Er...

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Published in:Ergonomics in design 2024-07, Vol.32 (3), p.41-46
Main Authors: Rickel, Emily A., Derby, Jessyca L., Chaparro, Barbara S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College students
Ergonomics
Growth factors
Human factors research
Mentoring programs
Mentors
Peers
Personality traits
University colleges
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Summary:Academic programs benefit from the addition of a formalized peer mentorship program to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve academic success, social and psychological wellbeing, and career development. This article describes a peer mentorship program developed in the Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) where students study human factors at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. We describe the steps taken to develop, maintain, and evaluate the program, along with lessons learned.
ISSN:1064-8046
2169-5083
DOI:10.1177/10648046221116971