Research Categories

Concepts, Frameworks, and Foundations

Research Roundup (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, April 2003.

Mentoring: A synthesis of P/PV's Research: 1988-1995 (PDF). Author: Cynthia L. Sipe. Published by Public/Private Ventures, 1996.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters: A Study of Program Practices (PDF). Authors: Kathryn Furano, Phoebe A. Roaf, Melanie B. Styles, Alvia Y. Branch. Published by Public/Private Ventures, 1993.

Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters (PDF). Published by Public/Private Ventures, 1999.

Contemporary Issues in Mentoring (PDF). Published by Public/Private Ventures.

Mentoring: A Key Resource for Promoting Positive Youth Development (PDF). Authors: Richard Lerner, Aerika S. Brittian and Kristen E. Fay. Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.

Effectiveness of Mentoring Program Practices (PDF). Author: David DuBois. Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.
 

Mentoring Relationships

Ethical Principles for Youth Mentoring Relationships (PDF), Research Corner.  Author: Jean Rhodes, February 2011.

Natural Mentors (PDF), Research Corner.  Author: Jean Rhodes, February 2005.

Making Mentoring Work (PDF), Research Corner.  Author: Jean Rhodes, July 2002.

Keeping Matches Together (PDF), Research Corner.  Author: Jean Rhodes, February 2002.

Natural Mentoring Relationships and Adolescent Health (PDF). Authors: David L. DuBois, PhD, and Naida Silverthorn, PhD. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.

Fostering Close and Effective Relationships in Youth Mentoring Programs (PDF). Author: Jean Rhodes.Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.

Why Youth Mentoring Relationships End (PDF). Author: Renee Spencer. Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.
 

Developmental and Cultural Perspectives

Mentoring School-Age Children Analysis (PDF). Authors: Cynthia L. Sipe and Anne E. Roder. Published by Public/Private Ventures, 1999.

Mentoring School-Age Children: Relationship Report (PDF). Published by Public/Private Ventures, April 2000.

Mentoring and Race (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, February 2002.

Youth Mentoring: Do Race and Ethnicity Really Matter? (PDF) Authors: Belle Liang and Jennifer West. Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.
 

Formal Mentoring Programs

Online Mentoring (PDF), Research Corner.  Author: Jean Rhodes, January 2004.

Mentoring Across Generations: Engaging 50+ Adults as Mentors (PDF). Author: Andrea Taylor.Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.

Cross-Age Peer Mentoring (PDF). Author: Michael Karcher.Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.

Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, April 2006.

Gauging the Effectiveness of Youth Mentoring (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes.
 

Contexts of Mentoring

The Critical Ingredient in Afterschool Programs (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes,February 2005.

Work based Mentoring (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, July 2003.

School-based Mentoring (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, September 2002.

Group Mentoring (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, May 2002.

Group Mentoring Study (PDF). Published by Public/Private Ventures and MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.

Making a Difference in Schools: The Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Mentoring Impact Study (PDF). Published by Public/Private Ventures.

School-based Mentoring: A First Look Into Its Potential (PDF). Author: Carla Herrera. Published by Public/Private Ventures, September 1999.

School-Based Mentoring (PDF). Authors: Michael Karcher and Carla Herrera. Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.

High School Students as Mentors: Findings From the Big Brothers Big Sisters School-Based Mentoring Impact Study (PDF). Authors: Carla Herrera, Tina J. Kauh, Siobhan M. Cooney, Jean Baldwin Grossman and Jennifer McMaken. Published by Public/Private Ventures, 2008.

The Study of Mentoring in the Learning Environment (SMILE): A randomized study of the effectiveness of school-based mentoring. Author: Karcher, M. J. Prevention Science. 2008.

Impact Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Education's Student Mentoring Program (NCEE 2009-4047). Authors:  Bernstein, L.; Dun Rapport, C. et. al.  Published by National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. 2009.

School-Based Mentoring: Weighing Future Investments (PDF). Authors: Marc Wheeler, Tom Keller and David DuBois. Social Policy Report. Society for Research in Child Development, 2010.

School-Based Mentoring: Weighing Future Investments (PDF). Authors: Marc Wheeler, Tom Keller and David DuBois. Social Policy Report Brief. Society for Research in Child Development, 2010.
 

Special Populations

Mentoring Experiences and Outcomes for Youth with Varying Risk Profiles (Website with PDF's). Authors: Carla Herrera, David L. DuBois, Jean Baldwin Grossman, February 2013.

Mentoring Immigrant Youth (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, August 2005.

Fostering Positive Outcomes (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, December 2005.

Spanning the Gender Gap in Mentoring (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, May 2005.

Mentoring Children of Prisoners (PDF), Research Corner. Author: Jean Rhodes, January 2005.

Mentoring: A Promising Intervention for Children of Prisoners (PDF). Author: Shay Bilchik.Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007.

Positive Support: Mentoring and Depression Among High-Risk Youth (PDF). Author: Shawn Bauldry. Published by Public/Private Ventures, June 2006.

Strengthening Mentoring Opportunities for At-Risk Youth (PDF). Authors: Timothy Cavell, David DuBois, Michael Karcher, Thomas Keller, Jean Rhodes. February 2009.

The Promise and Challenge of Mentoring High-Risk Youth: The National Faith-Based Initiative (PDF). Authors: Shawn Bauldry and Tracey A. Hartmann. Published by Public/Private Ventures, March 2004.

Youth in Foster Care With Adult Mentors During Adolescence Have Improved Adult Outcomes (PDF). Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, January 2008.
 

Polls

Mentoring in America 2005: A Snapshot of the Current State of Mentoring (PDF). Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2006.
 

Resources

Overview of Principles of Effective Prevention Programs (PDF). Authors: Maury Nation, Dana Keener, Abraham Wandersman and David DuBois. May 2005

Research Based Mentoring for Youth with Multiple Risk Factors (PDF). Published by The EMT Group, June 2003.

The Handbook of Youth Mentoring. Editors: David Dubois and Michael Karcher. Published by Sage Publications, 2005.   

Ways to Promote the Positive Development of Children and Youth (PDF). Published by The Atlantic Philanthropies, February 2008.

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Program Staff in Youth Mentoring Programs: Qualifications, Training, and Retention (PDF). Author: Thomas E. Keller. Research in Action Series. Published by MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership, 2007