Culture and Context

This section includes articles that explore the racial, cultural, and broader contextual dimensions of mentoring relationships.

Flipping the Script: Redefining Outcomes in Summer Youth Employment Programs

Greene, J., & Seefeldt, K. (2023). Learning…

New Study Promotes Cultural Relevancy as Key to Successful Youth Health Programs

Strieter, L., Meyer, D., & Kim, S. (2025).…

Measuring School Belongingness: the Importance of Identity Validation

Stickl Haugen, J., Frawley, C., & Bledsoe, K. G. (2025).…

Mentoring Rural Youth for Civic Engagement

Shackelford, T. J., Cline, L. L., & Robinson, J. S. (2025).…

Institutions Set the Tone: Cultivating Campus Experiences that Convey Inclusivity

Kroeper, K. M., Gopalan, M., Emerson, K. T. U., & Walton,…

Increasing resilience among LGBTQ youth: The protective role of natural mentors.

Sulimani-Aidan, Y., Shilo, G., & Paul, J.C. (2024). Increasing…

The Power of Connection: Understanding SES-Based Gaps In Youth Well-Being

Fang, W.M., Courtney, A., Jackson, M.O., & Zaki, J. (2025).…

Resilience in the Face of Community Violence: A Community-Based Perspective

Walker, I. A., Smith Lee, J. R., Payton Foh, E., McKoy, P., &…

Cracks in the Glass Ceiling: The Effects of Gender in Mentoring

Ragins, B. R., Hu, C., Wang, S., & Huang, J.-C. (2024). Mentors'…

Leveraging the Intersection: Understanding Black Queer Mentorship for BlackQueer Youth

Webb, J. M. (2025). Educational cultural visionaries: how BlackQueer…