An exploratory study of the role of mentoring in the acculturation of Latino/a youth.

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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.

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Relevant Evidence Summaries

The evidence was reviewed and included in the following summaries: 

What is the impact of mentoring on social-emotional and academic outcomes of youth from immigrant and refugee families?

This evidence summary, authored by Switchboard, provides an insightful overview of the current landscape of research on mentoring, both formal and informal, and its impact on the social-emotional well-being and academic success of youth from immigrant and refugee families in the United States. There is moderate to strong evidence that mentoring enhances educational aspirations. A […]

About this study

AGE: Adults

DIRECTION OF EVIDENCE: Inconclusive or mixed impact

FULL TEXT AVAILABILITY: Paid

GENDER: All

HOST COUNTRY: United States

HOST COUNTRY INCOME: High

INTERVENTION DURATION: Various

INTERVENTION: Natural Youth Mentoring

OUTCOME AREA: Mentoring and Acculturation

POPULATION: Immigrants

REGION OF ORIGIN OF PARTICIPANT(S): Cental America

STRENGTH OF EVIDENCE: Suggestive

TYPE OF STUDY: Suggestive evidence

YEAR PUBLISHED: 2015

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