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Note on assessing a mentor program

A Roberts1, L Cotton

  • 1Psychology Department, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059.

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1994
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This study examined the impact of mentor programs on high school students' self-esteem and grade point average. Findings were mixed, suggesting various factors influence program outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Adolescent Development

Background:

  • Mentorship programs are common in educational settings.
  • Previous research on their impact on student outcomes is inconsistent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of a specific mentor program on Grade 11 students.
  • To analyze the relationship between mentorship, self-esteem, and grade point average (GPA).

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 30 boys and 46 girls in Grade 11 from two high schools.
  • Assessment of self-esteem and GPA before and after program participation.

Main Results:

  • The mentor program yielded varied results regarding self-esteem and GPA.
  • No definitive positive or negative trend was observed across all participants.

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Conclusions:

  • The effectiveness of mentor programs may depend on multiple influencing factors.
  • Further research is needed to understand the nuances of mentorship in academic settings.