BCPR Research: Business Communication and Public Relations Journal
When Financial Support Crosses Boundaries: Educator-Mentor Voices on Family, Friendship, and Entrepreneurial Risk
Abstract: This study examines informal financial support within family, friendship, and entrepreneurial mentoring relationships from the voices of educators and mentors. The central issue is how support that begins as care may become burdensome when relational boundaries, written agreements, and business accountability are unclear. The study uses a qualitative approach through three waves of focus group discussions conducted from September 2025 to March 2026 with educators, mentors, and practitioners who had experi …