Entries by Ariel Ervin

The vital importance of social networks in the lives of vulnerable youth

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Nevard, I., Green, C., Bell, V., Gellatly, J., Brooks, H., & Bee, P. (2020). Conceptualising the social networks of vulnerable children and young people: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-020-01968-9 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Vulnerable youth have a higher risk of contracting physical illnesses, mental health issues, unhealthy […]

New study proposes a model of attunement for mentoring relationships

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Gilkerson, L., & Pryce, J. (2020). The mentoring FAN: A conceptual model of attunement for youth development settings. Journal of Social Work Practice, 0(0), 1–16.  https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2020.1768516 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Although youth mentoring has increased in popularity over the years, many mentoring relationships are still ending prematurely.  Because there’s a limited amount of […]

Twitter data offers a unique perspective on American Indian/Alaska Native youth

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Around Him, D. Li, W., Gross, E., Warren, J., DeMand, A., Garcia-Baza, I., Habteselasse, (2020). Twitter Analysis Can Help Practitioners, Policymakers, and Researchers Better Understand Topics Relevant to American Indian/Alaska Native Youth. Child Trends. Retrieved November 17, 2020, from https://www.childtrends.org/publications/twitter-analysis-practitioners-policymakers-researchers-understand-topics-american-indian-alaska-native-youth Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interests: Although children and youth under age 18 constitute nearly one-third of the […]

[Webinar] The Importance of Being Present: Webinar on the importance of relationships in youth mentoring

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Date: Dec. 8, 2020, 3:30 pm – 5 pm CET  Ever wondered how youth mentoring can be improved to better serve young people?  In this upcoming webinar, Dr. Bernadine Brady and Prof. Pat Dolan will discuss how we can change our perceptions of mentoring relationships by applying various theoretical perspectives and research findings from their […]

How Will We Cope With the Pandemic Fall?

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Mental health experts offer advice on how to handle the return to indoor life the cooler weather will bring. Featured Article by Jeff Wilser, The New York Times COVID-19 has a significant impact on families. With the winter approaching, many people, like Abby Guido (an assistant professor of graphic and interactive design at Temple University), […]

Developing web-based training for mentors of military-connected youth

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Spencer, R., Gowdy, G., Herrera, C., Heubach, J., Slep, A. S., & Cavell, T. A. (2020). Web-Based Training for School-Based Mentors of Military-Connected Youth: A Multi-Phase Development Study. The Journal of Primary Prevention.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-020-00616-x Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Increased awareness of the stressors associated with being a military-involved youth has influenced more schools to […]

Without Additional Support, Nearly Four Million Children Younger Than 6 Will Experience Poverty This Fall

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By Ilham Dehry, Reprinted from Urban Institute The COVID-19 crisis is taking a huge toll on families’ economic security, particularly for families of color and families with children. Early childhood poverty can shape health and social outcomes for decades, which makes supporting families with young children urgent and critical. Though federal aid earlier in the […]

The Michelle Obama Podcast Episodes on Mentoring

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The Michelle Obama Podcast features a two-part episode that discusses the importance of mentoring relationships. In part one of her discussion about mentorship, “Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship”, Obama reflects on personal growth in the workplace with her former boss and friend, Valerie Jarrett.  In the second half of the episode, […]

Promoting a sense of purpose and meaning through natural mentoring

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White, A.E., Lincoln, B., Liang, B., Sepulveda, J., Matyjaszczyk, V., Kupersmith, C, Hill, N.E.,  & Perella, J. (2020). “My Mentor Thinks That I can Be Someone Amazing”: Drawing Out  Youths’ Passions and Purpose. Journal of Adolescent Research, 1 – 26. https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558420942481  Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Although young people have more career paths to […]