Program Models

Mentoring programs can vary widely (e.g., one-on-one, group, e-mentoring, and more). This section covers the differing approaches.

New Study: Coaching Parents Helps Teens Choose Vocational Paths That Fit

Prihantoro, C. R., Nurtanto, M., Soeprijanto, Muksin, Febriana,…

The Power of Peer Influence: New Findings on When Student Leaders Change Behavior and When They Don’t

Veenstra, R. (2026). Harnessing peer influence: A summary and…

“I Might Bother My Mentor”: New Study Shows Why Peer Mentoring Needs Structure, Not Just Goodwill

Surti, A., Arain, F., Akbar, R., & Rehman, R. (2026). Learning…

New Study Finds Mentoring Cuts “Quiet Quitting” Among Gen Z Graduate Interns

Siwela, S., & Tebele, C. (2026).…

First-Gen Students Need a Mentoring Network, Not Just One Mentor, Study Finds

Monjaras-Gaytan, L. Y., Sánchez, B., Raposa, E. B., Lovell,…

The Cost of Rejection: What Happens When Youth-Initiated Mentoring Fails

Dantzer, B., Perry, N., & Church-Duplessis, V. (2026). Youth-initiated…

A New Blueprint for Cultural Mentoring in Out-of-Home Care

Ezekwem-Obi, A., Grace, R., Edenborough, M., Blythe, S., &…
College

Four New Studies Highlight the Need for Proactive Student Support

By Jean Rhodes Like many colleges and universities, UMass…

Decade-Long Mentoring Program Shows Small Wins in Childhood—Bigger Test Still to Come

Eddy, J. M., Martinez, C. R., Jr., Herrera, D., Wheeler, A.,…

New Study Explores Mentor Intentions

Park, S., & Sugita,…