Culture and Context

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

Quality and Quantity: New Study Highlights Classes of Relational Support Important to Adolescent Development

Hwang, S. H. J., Cappella, E., Kieffer, M. J., & Seidman,…

Understanding Success: New Paper Highlights Internal and External Predictors of Academic Success Among African American Students

Corbin-Thaddies, C. (2024). Examining academic success factors…

Building Connections: The Role of Relationships in the Mental Health of Marginalized Youth

Sapiro, B., & Ward, A. (2020). Marginalized youth, mental…
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Who’s in Charge?: New Study from Mentoring Program in South India Highlights the Effects of Mentor Perception of Power

Kumar, A. T., & Prieto-Flores, Ó. (2024). Am I in charge?…

Profiles in cultural humility: Examining differences in openness to training and match length among volunteer mentors.

Anderson, A. J., Simpson, S. B., & Sánchez, B. (2024). Profiles…

New study explores the vital role nonverbal communication

Carmichael, C. L., & Mizrahi, M. (2023). Connecting cues:…

No Stranger Danger: New Study Sheds Light on Barriers to Engaging with New People

Atir, S., Zhao, X., & Echelbarger, M. (2023). Talking to…
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Cultural Humility is Key: New Study Identifies Cultural Humility Profiles Predicting Outcomes

Anderson, A. J., Simpson, S. B., & Sánchez, B. (2024). Profiles…

Shifting “Boys Will Be Boys”: Research Program Highlights Detrimental Impact of “Boy Culture” on Youth Development

Way, N. (2024). Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves,…

Shining a Light: New Review Identifies Methods Perpetuating Inequality

McGuinness, S., & Wellborn, C. P. (2024). Quantitative research…