Natural Mentoring

These articles pertain to relationships that are forged with caring nonparent adults (e.g., extended families, teachers, coaches, clergy, etc.) as opposed to those that are matched through programs.

One-Time Growth Mindset Intervention for Teachers Enhances Academic Outcomes for Low-SES Students

Hecht, C. A., Bryan, C. J., & Yeager, D. S. (2023). A values-aligned…

Can Natural Mentors Support Success Among Low-Income College Students?

Reynolds, J. R., & Parrish, M. (2018). Natural Mentors, Social…

Creating Safe Spaces: Cultural Responsivity in After-School Programs for Black and Hispanic Girls

Moses, J. O., Metaweh, M., Bravo, E. I., Stephens, D. P., Jean-Jacques,…

Teaching to Fish: New Course on Mentoring for Social Capital

By Liz Raposa, PhD, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology,…

The Yoda-Like Mentor Behind the Masters of Tap Dance

Reprinted from the New York Times By Brian Seibert, July…

Can Platforms like Facebook Build Social Capital?: A Systematic Review

Ahmad, Z., Soroya, S. H., & Mahmood, K. (2023). Bridging…

Study Explores Natural Mentors as “Bridges” For Youth Transitioning out of Child Welfare

Alarcón, X., & Mirković, B. (2024). “Those Bridges That…

Researchers Propose New Framework for Measuring Natural Mentor Support

Brown-Weinstock, R., Kang, M., Edin, K., Pachman, S., & Bolin,…

The Best Medicine: Review Examines the Importance of Humor to Outcomes of Coaching Interventions

Vendl, A., Alvarado-Alvarez, C., & Euwema, M. (2024). Humor…

It’s Goal Time: New Study Highlights Youth Perceptions of Natural Mentors

Brumovska, T. J. (2024). Characteristics of identified natural…