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.

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How Reverse Mentoring Builds Skills for All

Kaše, R., Saksida, T., & Mihelič, K. K. (2018). Skill development…

Empathy Outshines Confidence in Youth Mentoring

Deane, K. L., Boat, A. A., Haddock, S. A., Henry, K. L., Zimmerman,…
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From Support to Surveillance: When Mentoring Mirrors Inequality

Gowdy, G., Palmer, M.T., Saastamoinen, M. et al. Using a Social…
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When Mentors Adjust, Youth Thrive

Drew, A. L., & Spencer, R. (2021). Mentors’ approach to…
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Who Gets a Mentor? How Context Shapes Youth Mentorship Access

Gowdy, G., Palmer, M. T., Saastamoinen, M., & Rivera, M.…

Study Explores Case Managers’ Influence on Mentee-Mentor Match Outcomes

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Karcher, M. J., Sass, D. A., Herrera, C., DuBois, D. L., Heubach,…
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Career-Related Peer Mentoring: Can it Help with Student Development?

Weaver, J. C., Bertelsen, C. D., & Dendinger, G. R. (2021).…

Study Highlights Five critical Competencies for Mentor training

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Spiekermann, L., Lawrence, E., Lyons, M., & Deutsch, N. (2022).…

What Works in Mentoring? Program Elements that Boost Academic Attrition and Success

Guerreiro, M., & Jesus, S. N. de. (2025). The role of peer…
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What a Systematic Review Reveals About AI’s Expanding Role in Mental Health Care

Dehbozorgi, R., Zangeneh, S., Khooshab, E., Hafezi Nia, D., Hanif,…