Special Populations

These articles pertain to specific populations and the models and strategies that are effective when working with them.

Beyond the Game: Peer-Mentoring for Student Athletes

Johnston K, Mutaj F, Frake-Mistak M. "A shoulder to lean on during…

Experimental Study Highlights Benefits of Mindfulness Skills in Mentoring Programs

Lucas-Thompson, R.G., Miller, R.L., Moran, M.J. et al. “Scaling…

New Study Examines Emotion Coaching as a Tool in Effective Mentoring

Lindsey M. Weiler, Haoran Zhou, Jennifer L. Krafchick, Toni S.…

Where’s the Research? Examining Mentoring Programs for Adolescent Males with Disabilities

Van Ryzin, M. J., Roschelle, J. L., Sinclair, J., & Lind,…

Community Partnership Spotlight: How Training Enhances Youth Mentoring

When Angela Hipp, Mentoring Coordinator at Community Connections,…

New Study Explores How Social Support Buffers Stress in College Students

Yıldırım, M., & Green, Z. A. (2024). Social support and…

Can Internships Help Break the Unemployment Cycle for At-risk Youth? New Study has Answers

Kwan, C. K., Shum, M. H. Y., Chu, T. T., & Ng, N. K. S. (2025).…

Elucidating Links Between Discrimination and Mental Health for International Students

Xiong, Y., Parasath, P. R., Zhang, Q., & Jeon, L. (2024).…

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Educational Challenges of Foster Youth

Ryan, J. B., Hurley, Z., & Randall, K. N. (2025). Addressing…

Scoping review of therapeutic mentoring highlights benefits and need for rigorous research

Werntz, A., Rhodes, J. E., Brockstein, H., Fallon, L., &…