One type of advisor was described as an iron maiden, while the advisee assumed the role of handmaiden. In this type of relationship, the advisors support the goals of the student, but they have little time for interpersonal communications or sympathy for the advisee's personal issues. The advisees who worked under the tutelage of such women often found themselves sacrificing "their own personal power and their own work for iron maiden advisors" (p. 454).
The inadequate advisor-over adequate advisee relationship was in direct contrast to the iron maiden/handmaiden relationship. In this scenario, the advisor was too focused upon the interpersonal relationship and did not use her power as an advisor to complete the necessary tasks. These overly sensitive advisors provided little direction, guidance or assistance to their advisees; however, the advisees continued the relationships by acting as a "good daughter or over adequate advisee to stay in relationship with these types of advisors" (p. 456).
In these examples of relationships as well as other types that were discussed by the author, the advisees often felt betrayed by their advisors.
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Article 4: Expectations in the Mentoring Exchange
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