Culture and Context

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

Community Perspectives on Fostering Resilience Among Black Boys and Young Men

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…

Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program

Fletcher, T., Alharbi, A., Qasim, M., Hooper, K., & Collins,…

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,…

Beyond Good Intentions: Why Mentors Need Cultural Humility Training

Sánchez, B., Anderson, A.J., Herrera, C. et al. The effectiveness…

Elucidating Links Between Discrimination and Mental Health for International Students

Xiong, Y., Parasath, P. R., Zhang, Q., & Jeon, L. (2024).…

How Does Online Exposure to Racism Affect Mental Health: New Study has Answers

Tao, X., & Fisher, C. B. (2022). Exposure to social media…

Understanding Quality, Qualitatively: New Study in Zambia Explores Benefits and Challenges Mentoring Emerging Adults

Mulenga-Wincierz, M. (2024). A grounded theory of experiencing…

The Promise and Perils of Using Peers and Other Paraprofessionals as Mental Health Service Professionals

By Alexandra Werntz, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and…