Mentoring Practice

Here we provide the latest science of different approaches to mentoring practice, from how to encourage engagement to managing closures —and everything in between.

Beyond the Stigma: Peer Mentors Support At-Risk Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth

Tran, J. T., Webster, J., Wolfe, J. R., Ben Nathan, J., Mayinja,…

Turning Evidence into Action: New Insights Bridge the Research-Practice Gap

Griffith, A. N., Pryce, J., DuBois, D. L., Brezina, T., Stewart,…

The 10 Commandments of Coaching: Validating Best Practices for Student Career Programs

Jones, J., & Smith, H. A. (2022). A comparative study of…

Healing Through Helping: How Peer Mentoring Rewrites Stories of Trauma

Douglas, L. J., Jackson, D., Woods, C., & Usher, K. (2019).…

Consistency Counts: How Mentors Build Resilience in At-Risk Youth

Smith, C. A., Newman-Thomas, C., & Stormont, M. (2015). Long-term…

Why Peer Coaching Matters More for Commuter Students Than You Think

Wallington, V., Simmons, R., Cardinale, E., & Hernandez,…

Guided by Culture: How Social Programs Shape Indigenous Youth Housing Success

Lund, J. I., Toombs, E., Mushquash, C. J., Pitura, V., Toneguzzi,…

From Track to Transformation: How Physical Activity Builds Adolescent Belonging

O’Neal, T., DiPietro, L., & Price, O. A. (2025). Physical…

Beyond Role Models: How Mentors Must Build Competency to Boost Research Skills

Cutillas, A., Benolirao, E., Camasura, J., Golbin, R., Yamagishi,…
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Mentoring College Men: Building Confidence and Connection

Di Bianca, M., Martin, N. G., & Mahalik, J. R. (2023). Every…