A survey of the latest peer-reviewed research on youth mentoring.
Salazar, A.,Haggerty, P., Walsh, S., Noell, B & Kelley-Siel, E. (2019). Adapting the Friends of the Children programme for child welfare system‐involved families, Child & Family Social Work. doi:10.1111/cfs.12622
Summarized by Rachel Thompson
Notes of Interest: This study highlighted … Read the rest
Raposa, E. B. & Hurd, N. M. (2018). Understanding networks of natural mentoring support among underrepresented college students. Applied Developmental Science.
Naturally-occurring mentoring relationships with caring, nonparental adults can provide critical support to underrepresented students during the transition to … Read the rest
Lindsay, S., Hartman, L. R., & Fellin, M. (2016). A systematic review of mentorship programs to facilitate transition to post-secondary education and employment for youth and young adults with disabilities. Disability & Rehabilitation, 38(14), 1329-1340.
Summarized by Jessica Cunningham… Read the rest
Lyons, M. D., McQullin, S. D., & Henderson, L. J. (2018). Finding the Sweet Spot: Investigating the Effects of Relationship Closeness and Instrumental Activities in School-based Mentoring. American Journal of Community Psychology, 1–11
From Abstract
School-based mentoring programs
Dutton, H., Deane, K. L., & Bullen, P. (2018). Distal and experiential perspectives of relationship quality from mentors, mentees, and program staff in a school-based youth mentoring program. Children and Youth Services Review, 85, 53-62. doi:10.1016 /j.childyouth.2017.12.008
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Frontiers in Psychology 07 December 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02264
Counterstereotypical role models shape observers’ occupational aspirations and academic choices in childhood, adolescence,
Sánchez, Esparza, Berardi & Pryce (2011). Mentoring in the context of Latino youth’s broader village during their transition from high school. Youth and Society, 43(1), 225-252. (Summarized by UMB graduate student Stella Kanchewa)
This study highlights the benefits … Read the rest
Posted by Rod Pyle-Caltech on August 3, 2015
Are human beings intrinsically selfish? Or are we only selfish when we take time to realize we can get away with it?
And what about willpower? How does it play a … Read the rest
DuBois, D. L., Herrera, C., & Higley, E. (2018). Investigation of the reach and effectiveness of a mentoring program for youth receiving outpatient mental health services. Children and Youth Services Review. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.05.0
Summarized by Rachel Thompson
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Taussig, H., Culhane, S., Garrido, E., & Knudtson, M. (2012). RCT of a mentoring and skills group program: Placement and permanency outcomes for foster youth. Pediatrics, 130 (1), e33-e39.
Introduction:
In 2009, over 400,000 children in the United States were … Read the rest
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