Entries by Mia Lamont

Profiles in Mentoring: Simon Grégoire on Peer Support, Student Mental Health, and the Power of ACT

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Simon Grégoire, Ph.D., is a professor at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), whose research focuses on applied, clinical, and positive psychology. His recent work explores how mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches can be adapted to promote mental health and well-being in educational settings. We recently had the opportunity of speaking with Dr. Grégoire about […]

Development and Validation of the Camp Counselor Burnout Scale

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Arkin, M., Lubeznik-Warner, R. P., Eisenhower, A., & Rhodes, J. E. (2025). Development and validation of a self-report measure of summer camp counselor burnout. Applied Developmental Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2025.2512869 Introduction Summer camp counselors face unique and demanding roles, often blurring work-life boundaries and leading to significant stress. With nearly a million counselors serving annually, there’s a […]

How Near-Peer Mentoring Can Shape STEM Identity in Students of Color

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Anderson, R. C., Bousselot, T., Madison, E., Kim, M. H., & Husman, J. (2025). The development of science identity through near peer mentoring and research experiences. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 97, 101765. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2025.101765 IntroductionIn their recent study, Anderson and colleagues (2025) explore how brief, near-peer mentored research experiences can catalyze science identity development in […]

New Study Addresses the Challenges of College Peer Financial Mentors

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Taylor, Z. W., Kayser, T., Kaus, J., Ray, S., Villa, M., Weber-Wandel, K., & Schuman, P. (2025). “Not a Lot I Could Do”: Challenges Facing College Peer Financial Mentors. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 62(1), 54–66. https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2024.2411385 Introduction Peer financial mentoring programs equip students with financial literacy, but mentors often face unique challenges. […]

Fostering Academic Success Among Foster Youth: An Integrative Review of Trauma, Stability, and Support Systems

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Brunner, T. S. (2025). Fostering success: Trauma, stability, and academic outcomes in foster youth. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1177/15210251251334073 IntroductionFoster youth are among the most academically vulnerable populations in the United States, facing dropout rates three times higher than their peers and college graduation rates below 4% (National Foster […]

Profiles in Mentoring: Claudia Marino on Fostering Social Well-Being Among Mentors

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Claudia Marino, PhD., is a research fellow and associate professor at the University of Padova, Italy. Dr. Marino’s research focuses on problematic digital behaviors among adolescents and young adults, with particular attention to the cognitive processes underlying these behaviors, their mental health impacts, and the effectiveness of prevention and mentoring programs. We recently had the […]

Flipping the Script: Redefining Outcomes in Summer Youth Employment Programs

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Greene, J., & Seefeldt, K. (2023). Learning from youth: Using positive outcomes to evaluate summer youth employment programs. Journal of Adolescent Research, 38(5), 876–910. https://doi.org/10.1177/07435584211043295 Introduction Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEPs) have historically been assessed through a deficit lens, focusing on reducing disparities like crime or dropout rates, without addressing the systemic forces that create […]

Profiles in Mentoring: Katie Friesen on Cultivating Academic Leadership in Higher Education

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Katie Friesen, PhD., is an incoming Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership in the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University. Her research examines academic leadership programs and their role in advancing interdisciplinary, intercultural, and collaborative leadership in higher education, and her career has spanned roles in curriculum design, first-year experience […]

New Meta-Analysis Explores Digital Mental-Health Interventions for Young People with Social Anxiety

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Walder, N., Frey, A., Berger, T., & Schmidt, S. J. (2025). Digital mental health interventions for the prevention and treatment of social anxiety disorder in children, adolescents, and young adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e67067. https://doi.org/10.2196/67067  IntroductionSocial anxiety disorder (SAD) emerges early in life and impairs […]

Stronger Together: Coping and Connection Among Youth Leaving Foster Care

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Germo, G. R., Shane, J., & Farruggia, S. P. (2025). Transitioning out of foster care: The co-development of adolescents’ coping, depressive symptoms, and intrapersonal and interpersonal resources. Children and Youth Services Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108402 IntroductionAdolescents aging out of foster care face disproportionate risks for mental health challenges, instability, and social disconnection. Drawing on […]