Targeted Mentoring

Here you can read about the powerful role of goal and goal setting, and how targeted approaches to mentoring can lead to better outcomes

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Mentoring College Men: Building Confidence and Connection

Di Bianca, M., Martin, N. G., & Mahalik, J. R. (2023). Every…
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When Mentors Adjust, Youth Thrive

Drew, A. L., & Spencer, R. (2021). Mentors’ approach to…

Study Explores Case Managers’ Influence on Mentee-Mentor Match Outcomes

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Karcher, M. J., Sass, D. A., Herrera, C., DuBois, D. L., Heubach,…

What Works in Mentoring? Program Elements that Boost Academic Attrition and Success

Guerreiro, M., & Jesus, S. N. de. (2025). The role of peer…

Right Skills, Right Time: Just-in-Time Trainings For Mentors

Hart, M. J., McQuillin, S. D., Iachini, A., Cooper, D. K., &…

First-Gen Mentor Matching: Promoting Success of First-Gen College Students

Ballin, A., Gao, L., Diamond, M. R., & Costello, M. (2025).…

Experimental Study Highlights Benefits of Mindfulness Skills in Mentoring Programs

Lucas-Thompson, R.G., Miller, R.L., Moran, M.J. et al. “Scaling…

New Study Examines Emotion Coaching as a Tool in Effective Mentoring

Lindsey M. Weiler, Haoran Zhou, Jennifer L. Krafchick, Toni S.…

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,…

Where’s the Research? Examining Mentoring Programs for Adolescent Males with Disabilities

Van Ryzin, M. J., Roschelle, J. L., Sinclair, J., & Lind,…