Jurnal Sipakatau
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Sipakatau

Beyond Advice: Training Mentors in Ethics, Boundaries, and Trustworthy Mentoring

Dewi Fatmarani Surianto (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
Asmaul Husnah Nasrullah (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
Ayu Hasnining (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
Fhatiah Adiba (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jun 2025

Abstract

The Community Service Program aims to improve ethical competency among student mentors through a structured training program that focuses on five key areas: confidentiality, ethical communication, communication style, professional boundaries, and respecting mentee diversity. A total of 31 mentors participated in pre- and post-test assessments, allowing for a measurable analysis of knowledge development. The training was delivered online using Zoom and included interactive discussions, scenario analysis, and self-reflection sessions. Results showed significant improvements in all five indicators, particularly in understanding ethical communication (from 32.3% to 77.4% selecting the highest score), and appropriate communication style (from 41.9% to 80.6%). Even dimensions with high baseline scores, such as confidentiality (74.2%), experienced positive growth. The findings confirm that the training successfully improved participants’ ethical sensitivity, practical communication skills, and preparedness for real-world mentoring situations. This initiative contributed to the development of a responsible mentoring culture that aligns with the values ​​of empathy, professionalism, and inclusion. Future programs should consider expanding to include peer mentors from other faculties and provide ongoing support mechanisms to strengthen ethical mentoring practices.

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Sipakatau

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Religion Arts Humanities Computer Science & IT Engineering Environmental Science Health Professions Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Mathematics Nursing Physics Social Sciences Veterinary Other

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1. Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Tourism, and Community Development Coaching and mentoring for leadership, performance improvement, and community empowerment Psychological and behavioral dimensions of community programs including motivation, behavior change, and ethics Volunteerism ...