Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth Development

Jekielek, Susan; Moore, Kristin A.; Hair, Elizabeth C.; Scarupa, Harriet Jackson

doi:10.1037/e479692006-001

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“…One of the methods to cultivate positive attitudes towards science is mentoring, which was proven to be effective among the young people [26], and was also reported to have an important influence on career choice and research productivity in the context of academic medicine [27]. Several studies showed that the completion of research and publication during medical school was associated with pursuing a career in academic medicine [7].…”

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Medical teachers' attitudes towards science and motivational orientation for medical research

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Medical teachers' attitudes towards science and motivational orientation for medical research

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“…Research findings show that youth in quality mentoring relationships exhibit higher levels of school attendance and academic performance, better attitudes towards school, lower levels of substance abuse and some deviant behaviors, and improved family relationships than those without mentors (DuBois, Holloway, Valentine, & Cooper, 2002;Grossman, & Tierney, 1998;Jekielek, Moore, Hair, & Scarupa, 2002). As noted, these outcomes only occur in certain types of mentoring relationships.…”

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confidence: 95%

Promoting Supportive Relationships in Youth Programs: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

Duerden

Gillard

2008

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Although research suggests that positive contact with nonparental adults is developmentally beneficial for youth; many adolescents do not have access to such relationships. It is important that adults structure existing relationships to optimize positive youth development. Relationships with adults, who support youth's needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence, provide youth with scaffolding as they navigate their way through adolescence. Self-Determination Theory offers a straight-forward approach to understanding the elements of contexts that best promote the development of supportive relationships. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature concerning youth-adult relationships, including their associated prevalence and developmental benefits across multiple contexts. These findings are then integrated into a framework of best practices for developing and supporting positive youth relationships with adults within youth program settings. Several theory-based recommendations are offered for youth program administrators and staff who wish to improve youth-adult relationships in their programs.

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“…that their effectiveness also varies widely. Rigorous studies of the effectiveness of mentoring programs find positive yet modest effects for some mentees [4], [5], [6], [7]. Mentoring programs tend to be better at improving youth's noncognitive and social skills than their academic performance.…”

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Do youth mentoring programs change the perspectives and improve the life opportunities of at-risk youth?

Rodríguez‐Planas¹

2014

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Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth Development

Cited by 77 publications

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Medical teachers' attitudes towards science and motivational orientation for medical research

Medical teachers' attitudes towards science and motivational orientation for medical research

Promoting Supportive Relationships in Youth Programs: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

Do youth mentoring programs change the perspectives and improve the life opportunities of at-risk youth?

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