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.

New Study Explores Mentor’s Self-Efficacy Trajectories During a Mentoring Program for At-Risk Youth

Boat, A.A., Weiler, L.M., Bailey, M. et al. Mentor’s Self-Efficacy…

The Power of Connection: Understanding SES-Based Gaps In Youth Well-Being

Fang, W.M., Courtney, A., Jackson, M.O., & Zaki, J. (2025).…

Understanding Changes in Undergraduate Mentors Over Time

Snodgrass Rangel, V., Rhea, L., Henderson, J., & Greer, R.…

The Duality of Rapport: Experiences of Mentors in the Juvenile Justice System

Introduction Mentoring has long been considered a transformative…

Resilience in the Face of Community Violence: A Community-Based Perspective

Walker, I. A., Smith Lee, J. R., Payton Foh, E., McKoy, P., &…

Cracks in the Glass Ceiling: The Effects of Gender in Mentoring

Ragins, B. R., Hu, C., Wang, S., & Huang, J.-C. (2024). Mentors'…

Leveraging the Intersection: Understanding Black Queer Mentorship for BlackQueer Youth

Webb, J. M. (2025). Educational cultural visionaries: how BlackQueer…

Research to Practice Brief: Social Media, Digital Wellness, and Mentoring

Introduction In the wake of rising concerns over adolescent…

Examining Black Students’ and Mentors’ Experiences in a Summer Engineering Experience for Kids Program

Fletcher, T., Alharbi, A., Qasim, M., Hooper, K., & Collins,…

Creating Safe Spaces: Cultural Responsivity in After-School Programs for Black and Hispanic Girls

Moses, J. O., Metaweh, M., Bravo, E. I., Stephens, D. P., Jean-Jacques,…