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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Youth with learning differences (LD) experience significant psychological and behavioral challenges.
  • Peer mentoring is effective, but online program research for LD youth is scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of an online peer mentoring program on 10 key outcomes for youth with LD.
  • To assess changes in mental health, wellbeing, and behavior post-mentorship.

Main Methods:

  • Parental retrospective reports were collected on mentee outcomes before and after online mentorship.
  • The study examined effects across anxiety, depression, executive function, self-esteem, and more.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in all 10 measured outcomes after online peer mentorship.
  • Mentees showed enhanced mental health, wellbeing, and behavioral regulation.

Conclusions:

  • Online peer mentoring is an effective intervention for youth with learning differences.
  • This program offers a valuable resource for supporting the holistic development of LD youth.