If momma ain't happy with the mentoring relationship, ain't nobody happy with the mentoring relationship: Parental satisfaction as a predictor of mentoring match strength and length

Shamblen, Stephen R.; Courser, Matthew; Schweinhart, April; Thompson, Kirsten

doi:10.1002/jcop.22304

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“…Evidence gathered from short- and long-term mentoring programs suggests that for mentoring programs that specifically address parental involvement, the likelihood of early closure is lessened [ 41 ]. Similarly, parent/guardian satisfaction with the mentoring goals in BBBS America mentoring programs predicts match strength and duration, as derived from mentors’ and mentees’ reports, whereas parent/guardian dissatisfaction predicted match closure [ 180 ]. Mentor satisfaction with the mentee’s family regarding the emotional tone of the relationship, communication, cooperation, and appreciation predicted mentors’ satisfaction with the mentoring relationship, even after controlling for organizational support, mentors’ cultural competence, and other personal characteristics in a long-term American program [ 181 ].…”

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Unpacking Community-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships: An Integrative Review

Goldner

Ben-Eliyahu

2021

IJERPH

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Formal community-based youth mentoring relationships (CBM) are a popular form of intervention worldwide in which caring, non-parental adult figures are matched with at-risk children (i.e., children who experience an intense and/or chronic risk factor, or a combination of risk factors in personal, environmental and/or relational domains that prevent them from pursuing and fulfilling their potential) to promote development and health. Common models suggest that a close mentoring relationship is needed for the success of the intervention. However, it remains unclear which key relational processes and variables promote relationship quality to generate the most significant benefits. Using the PRISMA framework, 123 articles were identified as relevant for this review which explores the state of the literature on CBM relationships describing the main findings regarding the characteristics of the relationship and the mediating and moderating variables. An essential ingredient that consistently emerged for generating mentoring outcomes is characterized by feelings of support, sensitivity, and trust and accompanied by a purposeful approach to shaping the goals of the relationship. A balanced approach comprised of recreational, emotional, and catalyzing aspects has been reported as essential for mentoring success. Mentors’ positive attitudes toward underprivileged youth, maturity in terms of age and experience are essential in forging positive relationships. Mentees who have better relational histories and more positive personality traits exhibited higher relationship quality. However, data imply the possibility of addressing mentees from moderate risk status. Preliminary evidence on thriving as a mediating variable was found. Program practices, such as training, parental involvement, and matching based on perceived similarities and similar interests, emerged as important factors. Generating many research suggestions, the review identifies research questions and uncharted territories that require inquiry.

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Unpacking Community-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships: An Integrative Review

Goldner

Ben-Eliyahu

2021

IJERPH

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“…For example, an interpersonal history of poor relationships with adults may hinder the possibility that mentees develop trust and connection with an assigned mentor (Kobak & Sceery, 1988; Larose, Tarabulsy, & Cyrenne, 2005), whereas socially skilled youths have been found to be more likely to connect with adults (Morison & Masten, 1991; Spencer, 2007a). At the micro‐social level, there is evidence that mentees' family characteristics and perceptions of the match are related to relationship strength (De Wit, DuBois, Erdem, Larose, & Lipman, 2019; Shamblen, Courser, Schweinhart, & Thompson, 2020). At the programme level, the quality of the programme and the support offered to mentors are considered a benchmark for effective mentoring programmes (Herrera & Karcher, 2013; MENTOR, 2015).…”

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Programme and school predictors of mentoring relationship quality and the role of mentors' satisfaction in volunteer retention

Aresi

Pozzi

Marta

2020

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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The quality of the mentor–mentee relationship is considered the key mechanism of change in mentoring programmes, and volunteer mentor retention is crucial to improving delivery and outcomes. Combining theoretical frameworks on mentoring programmes and volunteerism, this study aimed to examine: (a) programme and school predictors of mentoring relationship closeness and (b) the relations between mentor‐reported relationship closeness, satisfaction with the relationship as a measure of subjective evaluations of their work and expressed intention to continue mentoring in the future. Volunteer mentors (N = 103, mean age = 65 years, 75% female) from a school‐based mentoring programme in Italy completed a survey. Results of path analyses revealed that relationship closeness was associated in a positive manner with perceptions of the adequacy of the mentoring session setting, and programme support, but not teacher support. In addition, mentors' satisfaction partially mediated the connection between relationship closeness and intention to remain in the programme. Implications for practice are discussed. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

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“…The pool of available mentors may be limited (DuBois et al, 2011) and, when matches are made, half of the mentoring relationships last 6 months or less (Rhodes, 2012). Although studies have identified factors positively associated with length of mentoring relationships, including parent/ guardian approval of the match relationship (Shamblen, 2019) and the presence of shared likes and dislikes between mentor/mentee (Raposa, 2019), little is known about what factors influence the ability to match a youth with a mentor. In our randomized controlled trial of Take Charge!, an emergency department (ED) based, mentor implemented, research-informed violence prevention program for youth with medically attended peer fight-related injuries that partners with one-on-one community-based mentoring agencies, only 50% of intervention youth were successfully matched with a mentor.…”

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Factors associated with successful mentor matching in an intervention study of youth violence

Lennon

Cheng

Johnson

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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One challenge of conducting intervention studies is ensuring that study participants are exposed to the intervention. For example, in our randomized controlled trial of Take Charge!, a mentor-implemented and researchinformed violence prevention program that partners with one-on-one community-based mentoring agencies, only 50% of intervention youth with fight-related injuries were successfully matched with a mentor. We examined the differences between matched (n = 49) and unmatched (n = 49) youth with regard to demographics, time from injury to study enrollment, perceived seriousness of injury, belief that future injury can be avoided, and household chaos. Youth who were successfully matched with a mentor were more likely to perceive the injury as very serious or somewhat serious compared with unmatched youth (95.9% vs. 79.6%, p = .028). All other factors were not significantly associated with successful mentor matching.Future violence prevention interventions should consider youth perceptions as a factor that may influence the completion of desired interventions.

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If momma ain't happy with the mentoring relationship, ain't nobody happy with the mentoring relationship: Parental satisfaction as a predictor of mentoring match strength and length

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Unpacking Community-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships: An Integrative Review

Unpacking Community-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships: An Integrative Review

Programme and school predictors of mentoring relationship quality and the role of mentors' satisfaction in volunteer retention

Factors associated with successful mentor matching in an intervention study of youth violence

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