Improving Outcomes

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

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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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How Reverse Mentoring Builds Skills for All

Kaše, R., Saksida, T., & Mihelič, K. K. (2018). Skill development…

Mentoring With Joy: Lessons From Teacher Education

A. Glover, M. Jones, A. Thomas & L. Worrall (2024) Finding…
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From Support to Surveillance: When Mentoring Mirrors Inequality

Gowdy, G., Palmer, M.T., Saastamoinen, M. et al. Using a Social…
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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,…
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The $56,000 Impact of a Mentor

Bell, A., & Petkova, N. (2024). The long-term impacts of…

Lighting the Way: How “Sparks” and Social Capital Drive Youth Development

Van Steenis, E., Boat, A., & Scales, P. C.…

Would You Like My Advice? New Study Shows How Mentors Can Offer More Effective Advice

Zhou, Y., Li, Y., & Dillard, J. P. (2025). Pushing reactance…

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

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