Entrepreneurial learning through mentoring: Does similarity in dyads matter?

St-Jean, É. et Meddeb, S. (2025). Entrepreneurial learning through mentoring: Does similarity in dyads matter? Dans : Politis, D. et Aaboen, L. et Gabrielsson, J., (eds.) Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Learning. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., pp. 227-250. ISBN 9781803922218 9781803922201

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Abstract
Entrepreneurial mentoring is a source of learning for novice entrepreneurs. This chapter investigates the specific role of mentor functions, namely psychosocial, career-related, and role-model functions, to support entrepreneurial learning. This research also looks at the impact of similarity in dyads, perceived and real (gender, career, industry), to foster learning. The authors recruited 412 mentees through Réseau Mentorat, the largest mentoring network in Québec (Canada). They found that psychosocial functions are the most important aspect to foster any kind of learning in entrepreneurial mentoring relationships. Career-related functions are also very important for two kinds of learning, namely learning entrepreneurial tasks and learning to manage SME development. The role-model function is only relevant to support the learning to manage SME development. The results highlight potential gender stereotypes that could be at play, as male mentees show less learning for entrepreneurial tasks when paired with a female mentor.

Type de document:	Chapitre de livre
Mots-clés libres:	Entrepreneurial mentoring Gender stereotypes Mentee learning Mentor functions Perceived similarity Foster learning Mentor function Mentoring relationship Modeling functions Related functions Role model Professional aspects INRPME
Date de dépôt:	22 janv. 2026 20:30
Dernière modification:	22 janv. 2026 20:30
Version du document déposé:	Post-print (version corrigée et acceptée)
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/12565

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