Program Models

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

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New Findings Challenge Traditional Mentoring Models by Centering Bicultural Identity

Horváth, G., & Varga, A. (2026). "I can help children who…

Peer mentoring in secondary physical education: A qualitative investigation of inclusion practices for autistic students

Thompson, A., & Kimball, R. (2026). Peer mentoring in secondary…

The Gap Between What Colleges Offer and What Students Actually Need: Insights from AACRAO 2026

The Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring at UMass Boston was proud…

Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: The Hidden Crisis in Youth Mentoring Research

Lohmeyer, B. A., McGregor, J. R., & Sykes, L. A. (2026).…

Mentorship and Belonging: What Revent Evidence Reveals

Shillington, K. J., Ho, H., Kemberling, J., Kim, H.-C., Valmadrid,…

Cross-Cultural Mentoring Training Boosts Faculty Knowledge

Smart, L., Sood, A., & Shore, X. (2025). Cross-cultural communication…
college peers

Aspirational Mentoring Shows Promise for Expanding College Access for First-Generation Students

Cavendish, W., Perez, D., & Larkin, K. (2026). Supports for…
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New Review of “Friends of the Children”: Evidence for Professional Youth Mentoring

Haggerty, K. P., & Eddy, J. M. (2026). A case for professional…

Music-based Mentoring Enhances Executive Function in Adolescents, Dissertation Shows

Kaplan, R. (2023). Effects of community music on identity, social…

Interpreting Gaps in Student Mental Health Care Engagement

Bay, J. (2026, January 27). Students trust mental health services—but…