September 11, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Minoritized students and their faculty research mentors view benevolence differently in the relationship

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Students perceived faculty mentors' abilities higher than mentors rated themselves, indicating a gap in self-perception.
Differences emerged in perceived benevolence, with students rating it significantly lower than faculty perceptions.
In interviews, students highlighted instrumental support from mentors, while mentors emphasized psychosocial support.
Findings suggest ways faculty mentors can enhance support for minoritized students in research settings.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals differing perceptions of benevolence in mentor-mentee relationships, emphasizing trust and support.

Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

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