Posts

Time to listen in and observe to foster better mentor-mentee relationships

/0 Comments/in /by

Lucas-Thompson, R. G., Weiler, L. M., Haddock, S. A., Henry, K. L., Zimmerman, T. S.,  Krafchick, J., & Prabhu, N. (2020). “Listening In”: Improving the Science and Practice of Mentoring Through Naturalistic Observations of Mentor–Mentee Relationships. Journal of Child and Family Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-020-01777-3 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Although many studies and papers have repeatedly […]

Read more

New Research Identifies Relationship Quality as Key to Successful School-Based Mentoring

/1 Comment/in , /by

Bayer, A., Grossman, J., & DuBois, D. L. (2015). Using volunteer mentors to improve the academic outcomes of underserved students: The role of relationships. Journal of Community Psychology. Summarized by Jessica Cunningham, B.A., Research Associate, Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring Background: Many schools facing financial hardship are turning to low-cost ways of identifying and supporting students […]

Read more

Quality Mentoring Connections Are Linked to Improved Student Transition to College

/0 Comments/in , , /by

Lenz, S. (2014). Mediating effects of relationships with mentors on college adjustment. Journal of College Counseling. Summarized by Jessica Cunningham, B.A., Research Associate, Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring Background: It is a known, albeit unfortunate, fact that a percentage of students enrolling in college will not complete their degrees. Indeed, the U.S. Department of Education has […]

Read more