Entries by Jean Rhodes

Teens with lots of friends stay healthy longer

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Posted by Thania Benios-UNC o The more social ties people have at an early age, the better their health is at the beginnings and ends of their lives, a new study suggests. Researchers say the study is the first to definitively link social relationships with concrete measures of physical well-being such as abdominal obesity, inflammation, […]

New study shows the lasting effects of childhood bullying

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Many of us may recall an instance of being bullied when we were young. Unfortunately, for many, these unpleasant experiences aren’t just a distant memory. In fact, they’ve adversely affected their relationships well into adulthood. Bullying, or the abuse of power to distress or control another person, is prevalent across societies and circumstances the world […]

Grit, John Henryism, and the hidden toll of promoting “character” over social justice

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By Joan Brasher-Vanderbilt Past research shows that black college students draw on “grit”—mental toughness and perseverance—to achieve in predominantly white academic institutions. But a new study says that idea fails to recognize an emerging mental health crisis for these students. “Weathering the cumulative effects of living in a society characterized by white dominance and privilege […]

New research explores children’s peer group dynamics

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Posted by Rachel Griess-Texas on January 5, 2016 The threat of ostracism leads children to imitate group behaviors as a way to get back in the “in-group,” according to psychologists. Previous studies indicate that excluded adults will mimic behaviors of others to increase “liking and rapport” in an attempt to be re-included; new research suggests children are […]

Registration open for 1/19 webinar on risk management in mentoring

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Risky Business: Developing your mentoring program’s risk management and safety policies  Do the risks of running a mentoring program sometimes keep you up at night?  Mentoring programs have inherent risks, but you can proactively take steps to minimize those risks – and maybe sleep a little better. A mentoring relationship cannot be considered effective unless […]

Study uncovers interesting differences in the interpersonal tone of school-based mentoring relationships

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Pryce, J. M., & Keller, T. E. (2013). Interpersonal tone within school-based youth mentoring relationships. Youth & Society, 45(1), 98-116. Background Positive mentoring relationships display closeness, warmth, authenticity, and empathy. This study sought to capture the emotional tone of interactions within the relationships, using observable interactions, such as communication, facial expressions, eye contact, and signs of affection. […]