Developing Scientists in Hispanic Substance Use and Health Disparities Research through the Creation of a National Mentoring Network
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| Title: | Developing Scientists in Hispanic Substance Use and Health Disparities Research through the Creation of a National Mentoring Network |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Bazzi, Angela R. (ORCID |
| Source: | Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning. 2017 25(2):151-165. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute on Drug Abuse (DHHS/PHS) National Cancer Institute (NCI) (NIH) |
| Contract Number: | R25DA026401 R25CA033010 R25DA030310 K01DA043412 K01CA157689 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Scientists, Hispanic American Students, Substance Abuse, Mentors, Social Networks, Disproportionate Representation, Career Development, Formative Evaluation, Interviews, Conferences (Gatherings), Positive Behavior Supports, Social Science Research, National Programs, Content Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13611267.2017.1333231 |
| ISSN: | 1361-1267 |
| Abstract: | Hispanics are disproportionately affected by substance use and related health harms yet remain underrepresented across scientific disciplines focused on researching and addressing these issues. An interdisciplinary network of scientists committed to fostering the development of social and biomedical researchers focused on Hispanic substance use and health disparities developed innovative mentoring and career development activities. We conducted a formative evaluation study using anonymous membership and conference feedback data to describe specific mentoring and career development activities developed within the national network. Successful mentoring initiatives and career development activities were infused with cultural and community values supportive of professional integration and persistence. Mentoring initially occurred within an annual national conference and was then sustained throughout the year through formal training programs and informal mentoring networks. Although rigorous evaluation is needed to determine the success of these strategies in fostering long-term career development among scientists conducting Hispanic health and substance use research, this innovative model may hold promise for other groups committed to promoting career development and professional integration and persistence for minority (and non-minority) scientists committed to addressing health disparities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 40 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1146982 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Hispanics are disproportionately affected by substance use and related health harms yet remain underrepresented across scientific disciplines focused on researching and addressing these issues. An interdisciplinary network of scientists committed to fostering the development of social and biomedical researchers focused on Hispanic substance use and health disparities developed innovative mentoring and career development activities. We conducted a formative evaluation study using anonymous membership and conference feedback data to describe specific mentoring and career development activities developed within the national network. Successful mentoring initiatives and career development activities were infused with cultural and community values supportive of professional integration and persistence. Mentoring initially occurred within an annual national conference and was then sustained throughout the year through formal training programs and informal mentoring networks. Although rigorous evaluation is needed to determine the success of these strategies in fostering long-term career development among scientists conducting Hispanic health and substance use research, this innovative model may hold promise for other groups committed to promoting career development and professional integration and persistence for minority (and non-minority) scientists committed to addressing health disparities. |
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| ISSN: | 1361-1267 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13611267.2017.1333231 |
