Culture and Context

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

When your grandmother is your mentor: New study reveals positive associations in young adults

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Editor's note: Here's an interesting study that I thought you…

What factors promote positive youth development among Chinese youth?

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Wang, Y., Li, X., Bronk, K. C., & Lin, D. (2022). Factors…

Study Shows a Key to Reducing Poverty: More Friendships Between Rich & Poor

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By Claire Cain Miller, Josh Katz, Francesca Paris, and Aatish…

Networking as a First-Generation Student Can Be Hard. Here’s How to Get Started.

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By AiLun Ku and Ray Reyes, Reprinted from the Harvard Business…

Beyond academics: How after-school programs play an essential role on youth development & learning

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Philp, K. (2022). More than homework help: The critical role…

Race, Racism, and Relationships: What Matters for Teens’ Mental Health?

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By Jessica Stern, Reprinted from YouthNEX Think back to…
Tom Keller

Profiles in Mentoring: A conversation with mentoring expert Thomas Keller

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Interviewed by Maaike Kroes and Iris Kools Thomas Keller serves…

Vlog: Youth Mental Health & Reshaping Our Culture

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By Daniel Fairley II, Reprinted from Youth-NEX This vlog…

LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety

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By Marshall Forstein, M.D. and Gene Beresin, Executive Director,…

What qualities are needed for mentoring aboriginal youth in Australia?

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Munday, J., & Rowley, J. (2022). Cultural collaboration:…