Culture and Context

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

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,…

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…