Do program practices matter for mentors
How implementation of empirically supported program practices is associated with youth mentoring relationship quality
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11044556 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas E Keller (0000-0002-9198-5073, Portland State University School of Social Work Portland Oregon USA, corresponding author), Alison L Drew (0000-0002-3590-1269, New York University Family Translational Research Group New York City New York USA), Carla Herrera (0000-0001-8398-0355, Herrera Consulting Group, L.L.C. Washington D.C. USA), Hyuny Clark‐Shim (0000-0002-8078-2182, Portland State University School of Social Work Portland Oregon USA), Renee Spencer (0000-0002-2876-2918, Boston University School of Social Work Boston Massachusetts USA) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 3194-3215 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0090-4392 • E-ISSN: 1520-6629 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/jcop.23019 |
| PMID | 36840743 |
| OpenAlex | W4321996935 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 69 |
This study investigates how the implementation of program‐level practices by formal youth mentoring programs is associated with the quality of youth mentoring relationships as contexts for youth development and also examines whether this connection is mediated by the mentor‐staff working alliance. Using data from mentors ( n = 542) participating in multiple programs ( n = 55), multilevel path models examined hypothesized direct and mediated effects. Parallel analyses were conducted with assessments of program practices from staff ( n = 219). Greater exposure to program practices was associated with higher ratings of mentoring relationship satisfaction, commitment, and security and lower mentor‐youth relationship negativity. The mentor‐staff working alliance either partially or fully mediated these associations. Staff‐reported practices predicted mentoring relationship satisfaction and commitment without mediation by the working alliance. This study suggests program practices contribute to stronger youth mentoring relationships. The findings also highlight the mentor‐staff working alliance in supporting the development of positive mentoring relationships
Alliance · Best practice · Developmental psychology · Mediation · Medical education · Multilevel model · Political science · Positive Youth Development · Quality (philosophy) · Medicine · Mentoring and Academic Development · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |