Entries by Ramya Ramadurai

Proactive Preemptive Support: Study Examines Outcomes of a Summer Bridge Program for Low Income First Generation College Students

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Johnson, R. A., Simko, T., & Imai, K. (2024). A summer bridge program for first-generation, low-income students stretches academic ambitions with no adverse impacts on first-year GPA. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(50), e2404924121 Introduction First-generation, low-income (FGLI) students face systemic challenges at elite universities, including academic preparation gaps, lower social belonging, and […]

Growth as a Mentor: Dr. Bernadette Sanchez Discusses her Experience as a Grantee with the William T. Grant Foundation

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Recently, Dr. Bernadette Sanchez, a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Chicago and recent mentoring grantee, was interviewed by the William T. Grant Foundation to discuss her experiences. The program aims to strengthen mentoring for junior researchers of color and to support the personal development of grantees as mentors. Sanchez focuses on […]

Youth-Initiated Mentoring for Juvenile Offenders: New Protocol Highlights Importance and Implementation Strategies

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Boering, A., Groenman, A. P., van Dam, L., & Overbeek, G. (2024). Effectiveness, working mechanisms, and implementation of youth-initiated mentoring for juvenile delinquents: A multiple-methods study protocol. Health & Justice, 12(5) Introduction The societal cost of juvenile delinquency, encompassing victim compensation, criminal justice expenses, and reduced societal productivity, underscores the need for early intervention. Traditional […]

How Should Staff and Mentors Discuss the Recent U.S. Election with Youth: Leading Experts have Answers

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By Antonio Aguilar, Amy Anderson, Anna Arsenault, David L. DuBois, Carla Herrera, So Jung Lee, Yu-Fang (Jane) Lin, Lidia Monjaras-Gaytan, Hailey Roman, Jean Sack, Bernadette Sánchez, Kay Thursby Bourke, and Jade Valdez. Adults who volunteer as mentors or work with youth may be wondering whether and how to talk about the U.S. election results with […]

Posttraumatic growth among children and adolescent survivors of trauma: Systematic scoping review

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Fayaz, I. (2024). Posttraumatic growth among children and adolescent survivors of trauma: Systematic scoping review. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. Introduction The reviewed article explores posttraumatic growth (PTG) in children and adolescents, a concept describing positive psychological changes following traumatic events. Fayaz (2024) reviews the literature in this area, intending to fill gaps in […]

Please join us: Niobe Way to speak about Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture

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December 12th 2024 at 12pm Join renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Niobe Way for an enlightening webinar on December 12, 2024, at 12 PM EST, as she delves into the themes of her latest book, Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture. This event is a must-attend for mentoring program staff dedicated to […]

A Timely Debate: Candice Odgers & Jon Haidt Discuss Social Media and Youth Mental Health

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In the following video, Drs. Bethany Teachman and Nancy Deutsch (Co-Directors of UVA’s Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment) moderate a discussion between experts Dr. Candice Odgers, Professor of Psychological Science and Informatics at the University of California Irvine, and Dr. Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business. These experts discuss their differing views […]

Thankful Season: New Study Examines the Comparative Effectiveness of Gratitude Interventions for College Students

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Tolcher, K., Cauble, M., & Downs, A. (2024). Evaluating the effects of gratitude interventions on college student well-being. Journal of American College Health, 72(5), 1321–1325. Introduction Gratitude practices present as a promising approach to improving well-being by counteracting negativity bias and fostering a balanced perspective on life. There are however mixed results for the effectiveness […]

Read ‘Em and Meet: Effects of a Web-Based Intergenerational Tutoring Program for Kindergarten Literacy Outcomes

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Hoffman, J. A., Hermelbracht, J., Carr, S., Medeiros, H., Burr, J. A., Volpe, R. J., Briesch, A. M., Codding, R. S., Mutchler, J. E., & Miller, E. A. (2024). The online intergenerational tutoring program: Older adults using technology to improve children’s early literacy skills. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. Introduction The Online Intergenerational Tutoring Program represents […]