Paraprofessional Youth Mentoring: A Framework for Integrating Youth Mentoring with Helping Institutions and Professions

Youth Mentoring is the process of matching mentors with young people who need or want a caring responsible adult in their lives. It is defined as an on-going relationship between a caring adult and a young person which is required for self-development, professional growth and carrier development of the mentee and mentors both and all this must be placed within a specific institution context. The purpose of this article is to quantitatively review the three major areas of mentoring research (youth, academic, and workplace) to determine the overall effect size associated with mentoring outcomes for students.

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Transnational family ties and networks of support for unaccompanied immigrant youths in Spain: The role of youth mentoring in Barcelona

Children and Youth Services Review ◽

10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106140 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 106140

Author(s):

Xavier Alarcón ◽

Òscar Prieto-Flores

Keyword(s):

Youth Mentoring ◽

Family Ties ◽

Transnational Family ◽

Networks Of Support

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Youth Mentoring in Perspective: Introduction to the Special Issue

American Journal of Community Psychology ◽

10.1023/a:1014676726644 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 149-155 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Jean E. Rhodes ◽

G. Anne Bogat ◽

Jennifer Roffman ◽

Peter Edelman ◽

Lisa Galasso

Keyword(s):

Youth Mentoring ◽

Special Issue

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The implementation of Australian Youth Mentoring Programmes: An examination of strengths and limitations through stakeholder engagement

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth ◽

10.1080/02673843.2021.1911816 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 266-283

Author(s):

Kostas Hatzikiriakidis ◽

Cathie Hillman ◽

Sze-Ee Soh ◽

Melissa Savaglio ◽

Renee O’Donnell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stakeholder Engagement ◽

Youth Mentoring

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Unpacking Community-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships: An Integrative Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18115666 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (11) ◽

pp. 5666

Author(s):

Limor Goldner ◽

Adar Ben-Eliyahu

Keyword(s):

Relationship Quality ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Mentoring Relationships ◽

Youth Mentoring ◽

Community Based ◽

Moderating Variables ◽

Relational Processes ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Relational Domains ◽

The Relationship

Formal community-based youth mentoring relationships (CBM) are a popular form of intervention worldwide in which caring, non-parental adult figures are matched with at-risk children (i.e., children who experience an intense and/or chronic risk factor, or a combination of risk factors in personal, environmental and/or relational domains that prevent them from pursuing and fulfilling their potential) to promote development and health. Common models suggest that a close mentoring relationship is needed for the success of the intervention. However, it remains unclear which key relational processes and variables promote relationship quality to generate the most significant benefits. Using the PRISMA framework, 123 articles were identified as relevant for this review which explores the state of the literature on CBM relationships describing the main findings regarding the characteristics of the relationship and the mediating and moderating variables. An essential ingredient that consistently emerged for generating mentoring outcomes is characterized by feelings of support, sensitivity, and trust and accompanied by a purposeful approach to shaping the goals of the relationship. A balanced approach comprised of recreational, emotional, and catalyzing aspects has been reported as essential for mentoring success. Mentors’ positive attitudes toward underprivileged youth, maturity in terms of age and experience are essential in forging positive relationships. Mentees who have better relational histories and more positive personality traits exhibited higher relationship quality. However, data imply the possibility of addressing mentees from moderate risk status. Preliminary evidence on thriving as a mediating variable was found. Program practices, such as training, parental involvement, and matching based on perceived similarities and similar interests, emerged as important factors. Generating many research suggestions, the review identifies research questions and uncharted territories that require inquiry.

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