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  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Mentorship Studies

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  • Adolescent autonomy, or self-governance, is a critical developmental stage.
  • Increased autonomy presents both opportunities and risks for adolescents.
  • Positive relationships, particularly mentorship, can influence autonomous decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize existing literature on adolescent autonomy development.
  • To propose a framework for understanding mentor roles in supporting autonomy.
  • To identify key domains where mentors influence adolescent autonomy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis of scientific research on autonomy and mentorship.
  • Development of a conceptual framework based on synthesized findings.
  • Identification of five key domains of mentor influence.

Main Results:

  • Positive relationships, including mentorship, are crucial for healthy autonomous decision-making.
  • Mentors can support autonomy through role modeling, encouragement, resource provision, advocacy, and behavioral conversations.
  • The framework outlines five domains: role modeling, encouragement, resource access, relationships/experiences, advocacy, and behavior change conversations.

Conclusions:

  • Mentorship offers a significant context for fostering healthy adolescent autonomy.
  • A structured framework can guide mentors in supporting adolescent autonomy effectively.
  • Further research and practice are needed to optimize mentor-supported autonomy development.