We explore the the relationship between mentoring and acculturation using a sample of 140 urban, low-income, Latino/a high school seniors. RQs- (a) Is the number of mentoring relationships related to different aspects of acculturation?, (b) Are frequency of contact between mentors and mentees and relationship duration related to youth’s acculturation?, and (c) Are characteristics of mentoring relationships (i.e., cross-race vs. same race, duration, and frequency, and familial vs. nonfamilial) related to acculturation status? 32% (n= 45) were first generation, 51% (n =71) were second generation, 8% (n = 11) were third generation, and 4% (n = 5) were fourth generation.
Diversity initiatives in the US workplace: A brief history, their intended and unintended consequences
Diversity initiatives are designed to help workers from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve equitable opportunities and outcomes in organizations. However, these programs are often ineffective. To better