By Jean Rhodes Athletic coaches are having a moment. There were heartwarming dispatches from the Olympics, including the role that Penn State Coach Randy Jepson played in the ascendance of pummel horse star, Stephen Nedoroscik. As one of Coach Jepson’s athletes said, “Randy Jepson truly felt like a second dad. He had a way about […]
Hennig, F., Wesche, J. S., Handke, L., & Kerschreiter, R. (2024). Designing virtual mentoring programs based on students’ motivation to participate: A qualitative study. Information and Learning Science. Introduction The necessity for social distancing during the pandemic accelerated the adoption of Virtual Mentoring Programs (VMPs), which utilize digital communication channels to maintain mentor-mentee relationships remotely. […]
By Jean Rhodes While shows like Shark Tank have popularized entrepreneurship in recent years, researchers have been curious about how to foster the next generation of Mark Zuckerbergs and Sara Blakelys. Enter the Young Entrepreneurs Study (YES), a research project led by prominenent developmental psychologists Richard Lerner and William Damon. This work on nurturing the […]
The Chronicle is delighted to highlight an exciting new study led by Dr. Gizem Erdem. PhD, I-LMFT, Associate Professor of Psychology, Koç University in Turkey Megyn Jasman interviewed Dr. Erdem to learn more about the key points of the study, which showed that mentoring programs benefit parents as well as children. Q: The study identifies a […]
Brumovska, T. J. (2024). Characteristics of identified natural mentors in the experiences and perceptions of early-and-middle-aged adolescent youth: Implications for formal youth mentoring practice. Children and Youth Services Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107765 Introduction Natural mentors, unlike formal mentors, are identified organically within youths’ social networks and play a crucial role in their socio-emotional and cognitive development. Brumovska […]
by Dr. Alexandra Werntz, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring When I talk to people about what I do, I say that my daytime job (with the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring and MentorPRO) is focused on putting my nighttime job (therapist in private practice) out of business. As a licensed clinical psychologist and therapist […]
Mader, M., Stoeger, H., Veas, A., & Ziegler, A. (2021). How mentors think about the attainability of mentoring goals: The impact of mentoring type and mentoring context on the anticipated regulatory network and regulatory resources of potential mentors for school mentoring programs. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.737014 Introduction This study investigated how potential mentors perceive […]
Köbis, L., & Mehner, C. (2021). Ethical Questions Raised by AI-Supported Mentoring in Higher Education. Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 4, 624050. https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2021.624050 Background Across universities, AI is being being used for everything from grading essays to providing personalized tutoring. One area where AI could have a profound impact is in mentoring students – those highly […]
By Emily Hamilton. Reprinted from Axios. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called today’s youth mental health crisis the “defining public health issue of our time” as more young people battle mental health challenges and increased rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness. Why it matters: Feelings of loneliness and social isolation among young people […]
By Jean Rhodes The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a revolution in our lives and society, and mentoring is no exception. While AI holds immense potential to improve mentoring processes, it is crucial to approach its integration thoughtfully, leveraging its strengths while mitigating potential risks. There are ethical concerns around the collection and […]
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