Entries by Mia Lamont

Where’s the Research? Examining Mentoring Programs for Adolescent Males with Disabilities

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Van Ryzin, M. J., Roschelle, J. L., Sinclair, J., & Lind, J. (2025). Review and evidence gap map of mentoring programs for adolescent males with disabilities. Journal of Adolescence, 97, 5–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12398 Introduction Adolescence is a critical period of development, particularly for males with disabilities. Van Ryzin and colleagues (2025) conducted a scoping review to […]

Beyond Good Intentions: Why Mentors Need Cultural Humility Training

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Sánchez, B., Anderson, A.J., Herrera, C. et al. The effectiveness of providing training and ongoing support to foster cultural humility in volunteers serving as mentors to youth of color: a mixed-methods study protocol. BMC Public Health 25, 294 (2025). Introduction Mentoring relationships have long been recognized as a critical factor in fostering positive youth development. However, existing research highlights […]

Relatable Role Models: A Novel Approach to Empowering Underrepresented Students Interested in STEM

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Browning et al. (in press). A Three-Tiered Mentorship Approach for Supporting High School Students Interested in Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering (STEM) Careers. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. Introduction The underrepresentation of racially and ethnically minoritized individuals, first-generation college students, and women in STEM careers is well-documented. This imbalance perpetuates systemic barriers that hinder […]

Can Internships Help Break the Unemployment Cycle for At-risk Youth? New Study has Answers

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Kwan, C. K., Shum, M. H. Y., Chu, T. T., & Ng, N. K. S. (2025). Internship: Breaking the vicious unemployment cycle for vulnerable youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 169, 108122. Introduction  The transition from school to the workforce is often challenging for young people, particularly those classified as vulnerable youth, who face significant […]

Mentoring as Mutual Growth: New Study Highlights Benefits for Adult Mentors

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Lee, H., Salcedo, J., Chen, K., & Anderson, A. J. (2025). “This is Why We All Show Up: How Supporting Youth Cultivates Hope, Purpose, and Well-Being of Adult Mentors.” Journal of community psychology, 53(2), e23182. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.23182 Introduction Mentoring programs have long been recognized for their role in fostering positive outcomes for youth mentees, yet the […]

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Educational Challenges of Foster Youth

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Ryan, J. B., Hurley, Z., & Randall, K. N. (2025). Addressing the Educational Needs of Foster Children. Beyond Behavior, 0(0). Introduction Foster children often face many challenges in school, typically as a result of poorly resourced schools, frequent family relocations, trauma, and lack of adequate support during their transition into adulthood. A new study by […]