Culture and Context

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

Designing Motivating Learning Environments: Insights from Recent Meta-Analysis

Bureau, J. S., Howard, J. L., Chong, J. X. Y.,…

Meta-Analysis Highlights Link Between Socioeconomic Status and Academic Performance

Selvitopu, A., & Kaya, M. (2021). A meta-analytic review…

New Study Finds Youth Mental Health Advocacy Boosts Education and Career Engagement

Wainwright, C., Harris, N., O’Leary, R., Riley, T., & Sofija,…

Violence Prevention: How Mentors Foster Safety

Jones, K., Duckworth, J., Fetters, C., Galoro, B., & Rowhani-Rahbar,…

Tony Jack on Equity in Higher Education

Ames, M. (2025, September 16). A voice for high-needs students:…

Discrimination Undermines Belonging and Academic Success for First-Generation Students

Le, T. P., Forbes, N., & Raposa, E. B. (2026). Associations…

Mentoring for Racial Justice: A New Blueprint for Positive Youth Development

Hurd, N. M. (2024). Promoting positive development among racially…

Everyone wins: The reciprocal benefits of cross-racial mentoring relationships

  Jones, K., Parra-Cardona, R., Sánchez, B., Vohra-Gupta,…
Folks collaborating in art using paint.

Lessons From a Strengths-Based Arts Mentoring Program for Autistic Youth

Lee, E. A. L., Milbourn, B., Afsharnejad, B., Chitty, E., Jannings,…

Social Connectedness in Suicide Risk Prevention Among Adolescents

Berny, L.M., Mojekwu, F., Nichols, L.M. et al. Investigating…