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Jean E Rhodes¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125-3393, USA. Jean.rhodes@umb.edu

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Youth mentoring programs show significant growth, with millions of young people benefiting from adult volunteers. Research evidence is crucial for understanding and improving these vital interventions.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Youth mentoring programs have seen a significant expansion, with over three million young people involved with adult volunteers.
This growth reflects societal trust in one-on-one relationships for vulnerable youth.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the effectiveness of youth mentoring as an intervention strategy.
To provide a basis for informed and practical improvements in youth mentoring.

Main Methods:

Review of existing research evidence.
Analysis of findings from evaluations and meta-analyses of youth mentoring programs.

Main Results:

The study synthesizes research to assess the impact of mentoring on young people.
Evidence from reviews and meta-analyses informs the understanding of program effectiveness.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive understanding of research evidence is essential for strengthening youth mentoring interventions.
Informed approaches can enhance the positive outcomes of mentoring relationships for youth.