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Some members of the
One topic that our occupation mentoring circle has been studying is mentoring between ourselves as academic mentors of doctoral occupational therapy students with our respective students and the doctoral students in their role as a peer mentor with another student in their cohort. We call this equal peer-to-peer mentoring (e-peer mentoring). We have found that “Mentoring affords personalized learning for professional growth. Research across disciplines has shown mentoring to positively affects behavior, attitude, motivation, job performance, organizational commitment, and career productivity and success” (1 p 541). Currently, we are investigating e-peer mentoring in relationship to resilience; and will share the outcomes of this study in a forthcoming publication and presentations.
I write this From the Editor during the coronavirus crisis which is affecting most of the globe. I suggest that one approach that we can each take is to reach out to colleagues, friends, and family through virtual platforms. Consider how you can help foster resilience through mentoring. As Boston, USA Mayor Marty Walsh recently shared to the Boston community, “..remember that compassion and care is needed now more than ever” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v = D-2URE3biP0&feature = emb_logo).
This issue of
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How to integrate ergonomics into Product Design through the UCD approach
Presenter: Dr. Reinert E-mail:
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Workplace Discrimination for Persons with Hearing Loss: Before and After the 2008 ADA Amendments Act
Presenter: Brian McMahon
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Gender and Stress-Buffering of Social Capital toward Depression among Precarious Workers in South Korea
Presenters: Dr. Park & Dr. Oh
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A Conceptual Framework to Promote Career Development for Vocational Rehabilitation Consumers with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Presenter: David Strauser
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Does Objectively Measured Prolonged Standing for Desk Work Result in Lower Ratings of Perceived Low Back Pain than Sitting? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Presenter: Diana Decarvalho
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Millennial Preferences in Training Messages: The Role of Teamwork and Corporate Social Responsibility to WORK
Presenters: Diana Schwerha
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Development of an online digital resource accessible for students with visual impairment or blindness: challenges and strategies
Presenter: Dr. Almeida,
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