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Challenges in cross‐gender mentoring relationships: psychological intimacy, myths, rumours, innuendoes and sexual harassment

Amy E. Hurley (The Catholic University of America, Washington District of Columbia, USA)

Leadership & Organization Development Journal

ISSN: 0143-7739

Article publication date: 1 June 1996

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Abstract

Explores the roles of sexuality and intimacy in cross‐gender mentoring relationships. Today’s leaders are concerned about controlling sexuality and intimacy in cross‐gender work relationships and there is an increased awareness of the sexual harassment aspect of sexuality in today’s society. Describes sexuality and intimacy in cross‐gender mentoring relationships and explores the sex role spillover model’s explanation for sexuality in these relationships. Views sexuality and intimacy in cross‐gender mentoring relationships along a continuum ranging from non‐sexual, psychologically intimate relationships to the extreme of sexual harassment. Includes mentors’, protégés’ and co‐workers’ perceptions of sexuality and intimacy in cross‐gender mentoring relationships in this discussion along with the impact of these perceptions on cross‐gender mentoring relationships. Finally, considers ways to manage sexuality and intimacy in cross‐gender mentoring relationships.

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Hurley, A.E. (1996), "Challenges in cross‐gender mentoring relationships: psychological intimacy, myths, rumours, innuendoes and sexual harassment", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 42-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739610116993

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1996, MCB UP Limited

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