Relational Dynamics in Youth Mentoring: A mixed-methods study
This study examines the benefits and limitations of the “Big Brother, Big Sister” mentoring programme (listed as a best practice). It analyses the results and intents to help understand the relational processes and dynamics that play a role in youth mentoring programmes.
The objectives of the study were stated as follows:
• “to review the research literature in relation to youth mentoring programmes and the factors that moderate their impact
• to analyse the relational dynamics that developed between youths and their mentors, how these dynamics change over time, and how the dynamics of the youth–mentor relationship affect youth outcomes over time
• to explore the experiences of mentors, including motivations for volunteering, conceptualisation of their role, benefits and challenges of being a mentor, and their perceptions of programme supports.”
Based on these objectives many valuable insights can be gained through this document about mentoring young people.
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- CategoryMethodologies and pedagogical approaches
- CountryIreland
- LanguageEnglish
- Type of fileDocument