Older and Wiser - New Ideas for Youth Mentoring in the 21st Century

Adult volunteers try to do their part by mentoring young people in need, but ample empirical research shows that their efforts rarely pay off. Psychologist Jean Rhodes offers evidence-based suggestions for better mentorship. Above all, she argues, mentors should focus on building rapport while also teaching useful skills.

About the author

Jean E. Rhodes is Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She cofounded the European Centre for Evidence-Based Mentoring and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association.

Summary

Adult volunteers try to do their part by mentoring young people in need, but ample empirical research shows that their efforts rarely pay off. Psychologist Jean Rhodes offers evidence-based suggestions for better mentorship. Above all, she argues, mentors should focus on building rapport while also teaching useful skills.

Product details

• Authors: Jean E. Rhodes, Rhodes Jean E.
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2023
• EAN: 9780674292277
• ISBN: 978-0-674-29227-7
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Adolescent, PSYCHOLOGY / Education & Training, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Volunteer Work, EDUCATION / Teacher & Student Mentoring, Educational psychology, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Age groups: adolescents, Education: care & counselling of students, Counselling and care of students, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services