Mentoring: A Synthesis of P/PV's Research: 1988-1995.

Autor/in	Sipe, Cynthia L.
Institution	Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, PA.
Titel	Mentoring: A Synthesis of P/PV's Research: 1988-1995.
Quelle	(1996), (83 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Adolescents; Educational Research; Interpersonal Relationship; Literature Reviews; Mentors; Program Development; Program Implementation; Research Reports; Significant Others; Synthesis; Urban Youth; Youth Programs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Programmplanung; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Urban area; Urban areas; Youth; Stadtregion; Stadt; Jugendsofortprogramm
Abstract	This report is a synthesis of what Public/Private ventures (P/PV) (Pennsylvania) has learned in 8 years of research into mentoring for adolescents. It also identifies the key issues that remain open with regard to mentoring. An impact study of Big Brothers/Big Sisters provides definitive evidence that youth can obtain benefits from participating in a well-run mentoring program. Research also indicates that the key to effective mentoring relationships lies in the development of trust between two strangers of different ages, and that the initial approach of the mentor largely determines whether the relationship becomes effective. One of the strongest of the research conclusions is that of the importance of providing mentors with support in their efforts to build trust and develop positive relationships with youth. Research also suggests that mentoring can be useful as a supplement to traditional youth services programs if sufficient support structures are built in for mentors. Another research finding is that it is not easy to attract mentors, and it is hard to provide the resources they need. Summaries are provided of the 10 mentoring reports P/PV has issued between 1988 and 1995. (Contains 117 references.) (SLD)
Anmerkungen	Public/Private Ventures, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 900, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC