Comparing the Outcomes of Face-to-Face and Synchronous Online Research Mentor Training Using Propensity Score Matching

In this study, propensity score matching (PSM) was conducted to examine differences in the effectiveness of research mentor training (RMT) implemented using two modes--face-to-face or synchronous online training. This study investigated each training mode and assessed participants' perceived ga...

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Published in:CBE - Life Sciences Education 2022-12, Vol.21 (4), p.ar62-ar62
Main Authors: Rogers, Jenna, Gong, Xue, Byars-Winston, Angela, McDaniels, Melissa, Thayer-Hart, Nancy, Cheng, Philip, Diggs-Andrews, Kelly, Martínez-Hernández, Kermin J, Pfund, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Faculty
Comparative Analysis
Computer Mediated Communication
Ethnicity
Facilitators (Individuals)
Gender Differences
General s and
Graduate Students
Humans
In Person Learning
Interpersonal Relationship
Mentoring - methods
Mentors
Mentors - education
Outcomes of Education
Postdoctoral Education
Propensity Score
Race
Research Training
Students
Synchronous Communication
Teacher Characteristics
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
Workshops
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Summary:In this study, propensity score matching (PSM) was conducted to examine differences in the effectiveness of research mentor training (RMT) implemented using two modes--face-to-face or synchronous online training. This study investigated each training mode and assessed participants' perceived gains in mentoring skills, ability to meet mentees' expectations, and overall quality of mentoring, as well as intention to make changes to their mentoring practices. Additional factors that may contribute to participant outcomes were also examined. In total, 152 mentors trained using a synchronous online platform and 655 mentors trained in in-person workshops were analyzed using the PSM method. Mentors were matched based on similar characteristics, including mentee's career stage, mentor's title, mentor's prior mentoring experience, mentor's race/ethnicity and sex, and mentor's years of experience; results show that both face-to-face and synchronous online modes of RMT are effective. Findings indicated that the training mode did not significantly impact the mentors' perceived training outcomes. Factors associated with the reported training outcomes included dosage (hours of training), facilitator effectiveness, race/ethnicity, and previous mentoring experience. The results of this study demonstrate that mentors' perceived training outcomes are comparable regardless of the training modality used--online versus face-to-face.
ISSN:1931-7913
1931-7913
DOI:10.1187/cbe.21-12-0332