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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Youth Initiated Mentoring: Evidence from a Meta-Analytic Study

Van Dam, L., Blom, D., Kara, E., Assink, M., Stams, G. J., Schwartz,…
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Career-Related Peer Mentoring: Can it Help with Student Development?

Weaver, J. C., Bertelsen, C. D., & Dendinger, G. R. (2021).…
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Bridging the Civic Gap: Exploring Inequalities in Youth Philanthropy Programs

Herzog, P. S., Dillman, B., Park, S., Penman, N., & Housemyer,…
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College Peer Mentoring: Flourishing Through Service and Connection

Maples, A. E., Kazlauskaite, V., Wongmo, T., Mendenhall, T.,…

Building Inclusion: Practical Strategies for Youth with Disabilities

Spero, V., Cole, D., Bullard, V., Cushman, J., Dorn, T., Dugan,…

Peer Mentoring as a Catalyst for Low-Income Student Success

Kitchen, J. A., Culver, K. C., Rivera, G., & Corwin, Z. B.…

A Youth Peer Mentoring Model to Diversify the Future of STEM

Zúñiga-Terán, A. A., Brown, A., Haverland, A., Mason, J.,…

Peer Mentoring Shows Promise in Easing Student Depression

Harra, R. C., & Vargas, I. (2024). A peer-based mentoring…

Addressing the Ethics of AI-Supported Mentoring in Higher Education

Köbis, L., & Mehner, C. (2021). Ethical Questions Raised…

Quick Answers, Lost Connections: The Hidden Cost of AI in Student Networking

García Mathewson, T. (2025, July 16). Students increasingly…