Empirically Investigating Moderating Role of Longevity between Mentoring and Scholar-Guide Relationship Quality

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the role of longevity as a moderator between mentoring and scholar-guide relationship. Only one scholar from each guide (Dyadic relationship) has been selected from different universities in Jammu and Kashmir. The results proved that longevity moderates the relationship between mentoring and relationship quality. This study contributes to the literature by identifying the importance of longevity of relationship between guide and scholar in order to understand relationship between mentoring and relationship quality. Further, scale reliability, validity, research limitations, and implications have also been discussed.