Improving Outcomes

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

An Umbrella Review of the Effects of Single-Session Interventions for Youth

Schleider, J. L., Zapata, J. P., Rapoport, A., Wescott, A., Ghosh,…

Belonging Isn’t Enough: New Findings Show Students Need to Feel They Truly Matter

Ezarik, M. (2026, June 18). Beyond belonging: Do students feel…

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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 by Jean E. Rhodes It almost goes without saying that natural…

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:…