Cross‐age peer mentoring for youth
A meta‐analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11053436 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Samantha Burton (Department of Psychology University of Massachusetts Boston Massachusetts USA), Elizabeth B Raposa (0000-0001-8169-3862, Department of Psychology Fordham University Bronx New York USA, corresponding author), Cyanea Y S Poon (0000-0002-1052-3468, Department of Psychology University of Massachusetts Boston Massachusetts USA), Geert Jan J M Stams (0000-0001-6630-8954, Social and Behavioural Sciences University of Amsterdam Amsterdam The Netherlands), Jean E Rhodes (0000-0002-1469-6948, University of Massachusetts Boston), Jean Rhodes (Department of Psychology University of Massachusetts Boston Massachusetts USA) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 211-227 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-0562 • E-ISSN: 1573-2770 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajcp.12579 |
| PMID | 34965319 |
| OpenAlex | W4200083143 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 47 |
Although most mentoring programs for youth are structured around intergenerational relationships, a growing number of programs rely on cross‐age peer mentoring. Such programs capitalize on the availability of youth mentors to promote positive outcomes in younger peers. This study used a multilevel meta‐analytic approach to estimate the effect size of cross‐age peer mentoring programs and evaluate potential moderators of peer mentoring program effectiveness. Analyses included six studies and revealed a medium‐sized overall effect of cross‐age peer mentoring programs ( g = 0.45). Several characteristics moderated effect sizes, with larger effects for programs that were conducted outside of the school setting (i.e., weekend, summer, or in community settings), conducted in urban settings, and had moderate/high levels of adult oversight and supervision. Results highlight the potential benefits of cross‐age peer mentoring for youth
Developmental psychology · Health psychology · Medical education · Meta-analysis · Multilevel model · Pedagogy · Peer effects · Peer group · Peer mentoring · Peer review · Political science · Positive Youth Development · Public health · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Computer Science · Medicine · Mentoring and Academic Development · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
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| Citations per year | 4.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |