Entries by Megyn Jasman

Social media, digital wellness, & mentoring

​In an era dominated by digital connectivity, the impact of social media on youth has become a topic of intense scrutiny and debate. A comprehensive research brief by Kaufman, Deutsch, Hurd, and Fallavollita (2024) delves into the complex relationship between social media, digital wellness, and youth mentoring, offering a nuanced perspective on this pressing issue. […]

UVA Mindfulness Research for Students Is a ‘Game-Changer’

By Audrey Breen, audreybreen@virginia.edu, September 23, 2024 Reprinted from UVAToday   James Payne, an elementary school student, took in a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “When you’re frustrated, when you’re having a bad day, just take some deep breaths and you’ll be good to go,” James said. He learned that lesson as a student at Semple Elementary […]

Free Webinar: Culturally Responsive Student Mentoring

Effective Student Mentoring Webinar Series Culturally Responsive Student Mentoring Janelle S. Peifer, PhD, Licensed Psychologist Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond Owner, Center for Inclusive Therapy and Wellness and Fleurish Psychotherapy This interactive webinar will focus on culturally responsive techniques for mentoring college students. In this 45 minute webinar, we will blend research on […]

New Live Course: Mentoring for Youth Mental Health

New Live Course: Mentoring for Youth Mental Health It is becoming increasingly common for youth referred to mentoring programs to be struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, aggression, or attention difficulties. This course covers evidence-based techniques that can be infused into mentoring practices to more effectively […]

Does youth mentoring have a ripple effect on family functioning and well-being? Dr. Gizem Erdem shares new findings

The Chronicle is delighted to highlight an exciting new study led by Dr. Gizem Erdem. PhD, I-LMFT, Associate Professor of Psychology, Koç University in Turkey Megyn Jasman interviewed Dr. Erdem to learn more about the key points of the study, which showed that mentoring programs benefit parents as well as children. Q: The study identifies a […]

Professor Rhodes Receives Distinguished Contribution Award

06/17/2024 | Danielle Bilotta | Press Release Reprinted from the University of Massachusetts Boston Jean Rhodes, UMass Boston’s Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology, has received a 2024 Award for Distinguished Contribution to Theory and Research in Community Psychology from the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA). This annual award recognizes individuals whose careers […]

New meta-analysis explores the association between teacher support and school engagement.

Vargas-Madriz, L. F., Konishi, C., & Wong, T. K. (2024). A meta-analysis of the association between teacher support and school engagement. Social Development. https://doi.org/10.1111/sode.12745 Introduction School engagement, a multifaceted concept involving behavioral, emotional, and cognitive dimensions, is crucial for students’ academic success and overall well-being. Previous research highlights the role of family, peer, and teacher […]