Improving Outcomes

In this section, we highlight proven strategies for increasing the effectiveness of mentoring programs

New Findings Show Belonging Boosts Mental Health More Than Grades

van Kessel, G., Ryan, C., Paras,…

Gifted Students Report High Satisfaction With University Mentoring—and the Reasons Why Matter

Martínez-Izaguirre, M., Peña-San José, J., & Álvarez-González,…

New Study Identifies Three Culturally Responsive Practices That Define Effective STEM Mentors

Sánchez, B., Sanford-Dolly, C., Chung, H., Garcia-Murrillo,…

Mental Health Ambassadors: New Findings Show Youth-Led Training Builds Confidence and Community Readiness

Pothen, E., Herath Mudiyanselage, C., Joseph, B., Nakanishi,…

New Study Finds Cousin Relationships Are a Hidden Source of Support for Young Adults

Hessel, H., & Christiansen, R. J. (2025). Close but not too…

Research shows lifelong influence of mentors: But there’s a catch

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How the Gender Mentoring Program Is Dismantling Institutional Gender Inequality

Pellizzoni, S., De Bonis, G., Masullo, M. R., & Gargano,…

AI-Supported Mentoring for Disadvantaged Learners

Zhao, Y. (2026). Unlocking potential in underachieving learners:…

New Findings Show Reflective Co-Mentoring Drives Problem Solving in Under an Hour

Bray, R., & Wilson, S. (2026). The development, implementation,…

Findings Reveal Three Reasons That Mentoring Matches End Early

Werntz, A., Jasman, M., Cherry, J., Borer, A., Johnston, A.,…