Culture and Context

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

Girls in Sport Need More Than Role Models: What Organizational Staff Say About Mentoring’s Missing Structures

Hummell, C., & Bean, C. (2026). Mentoring for the positive…

Men of Color Need More Than One Mentor: New Findings Point to Why Multiple Relationships Matter

Rudd, J. (2026). You belong here: Opportunities for success through…

New Study Finds Mentoring and Resilience Critical for WOC Navigating Academic Leadership

Lee, M.-Y., Cavender, R., Jackson, V. P., Li, M., & Kang,…

Cross-Cultural Mentoring Training Boosts Faculty Knowledge

Smart, L., Sood, A., & Shore, X. (2025). Cross-cultural communication…

Undergraduate career mentoring: Social mobility panacea or ethical dilemma?

Lyden, T. (2026). Undergraduate career mentoring: Social…

New study highlights the need to consider mentees’ risks and protective factors

By Jean Rhodes For decades, the mentoring field has operated…

New Randomized Trial Evaluates Virtual Mentoring Program for Autistic Youth

Hudock, R. L., Gunlicks-Stoessel, M., Zhang, J., Zhou, H., Congreve,…

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,…