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A model for the influence of mentoring relationships on youth development
Author(s) -
Rhodes Jean E.,
Spencer Renée,
Keller Thomas E.,
Liang Belle,
Noam Gil
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/jcop.20124
Subject(s) - conceptual model , psychology , set (abstract data type) , positive youth development , process (computing) , conceptual framework , peer mentoring , developmental psychology , pedagogy , sociology , computer science , social science , database , programming language , operating system
Anecdotal reports of the protective qualities of mentoring relationships for youth are corroborated by a growing body of research. What is missing, however, is research on the processes by which mentors influence developmental outcomes. In this article, we present a conceptual model of the mentoring process along with a delineation of some of the current research on what makes for more effective mentoring relationships. A set of recommendations for future research is offered. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.