Table 2.

Component loadings of the 8 components with varimax rotation (Blank if a loading < 0.30)

No.	Item	Component
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Maintaining effective communication
1	Active listening			0.54
2	Providing Constructive feedback			0.48
3	Developing a trusting relationship			0.33
4	Accommodating communication style			0.54
5	Pursuing strategies to improve communication
6	Coordinating with other mentors								0.93
Aligning expectation
7	Setting clear relationship expectations	0.60
8	Aligning expectations	0.55
9	Considering differences may impact expectations						0.30
10	Setting research goals				0.62
11	Developing strategies to meet goals				0.64
Assessing understanding
12	Assessing mentee knowledge				0.32
13	Estimating mentee ability	0.36
14	Enhancing mentee skills	0.31
Fostering independence
15	Motivating mentees					0.65
16	Building confidence					0.64
17	Simulating creativity							0.31
18	Acknowledging mentees’ professional contributions							0.49
19	Negotiating path to independence							0.55
Addressing diversity
20	Accounting for biases and prejudices						0.59
21	Accounting for different backgrounds of mentors and mentees						0.67
Promoting professional development
22	Helping network effectively		0.51
23	Setting career goals		0.46
24	Helping establish a work/life balance		0.42
25	Understanding impact as role model
26	Helping mentees acquire resources		0.51