Mentoring In The Context Of Latino Youth's Broader Village During Their Transition From High School, Julia Pryce
Dec 2010
Mentoring In The Context Of Latino Youth's Broader Village During Their Transition From High School, Julia Pryce
Julia Pryce
The aims of this study were to examine the mentoring and social network experiences of Latino youth during the high school transition. A mixed- methods approach was used to examine participants’ natural mentoring relationships before and after the transition along with the broader social networks of youth.A total of 32 Latino participants completed quantitative surveys before the high school transition and then participated in qualitative interviews 1 year later. Having a mentor at Time 1 predicted having a mentor at Time 2. Findings revealed three mentoring groups: participants with mentors at both time points, participants with a mentor at one …
Interpersonal Tone Within School-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships, Julia Pryce
Dec 2010
Interpersonal Tone Within School-Based Youth Mentoring Relationships, Julia Pryce
Julia Pryce
This prospective, mixed-method study presents an in-depth view of school- based youth mentoring relationships using qualitative data from direct obser- vations, in-depth interviews, and open-ended questionnaires with mentors and students.The dimension of interpersonal tone, referring to the interaction style between adult mentor and student, was investigated using a pattern-oriented approach.The analyses identify four distinctive patterns of interpersonal tone and categorize mentor–student relationships according to systematic varia- tion on this dimension. The study integrates quantitative assessments of relationship quality to corroborate and supplement these inductively derived categories. Findings reveal meaningful distinctions in the nature and quality of mentoring relationships and suggest …
Advocacy Week: A Model To Prepare Clinical Social Workers For Lobby Day, Julia Pryce
Dec 2010
Advocacy Week: A Model To Prepare Clinical Social Workers For Lobby Day, Julia Pryce
Julia Pryce
Legislative advocacy is an important and lotig-standing skill in social work. However, this role cannot be left solely to social workers who specialize in macro and policy practice. Rather, clinical social workers who assist clients as they face "private" troubles (Mills, 1959) also need to face the structural barriers that contribute to these concerns. The effect of proposed bills on the practice and welfare of clients is another reason for clinical social workers to advocate within the legislative process. This article proposes the Advocacy Week model, which prepares clinical students for the National Association of Social Workers-sponsored Advocacy Day, an …
The Role Of Therapeutic Mentoring In Enhancing Outcomes For Youth In Foster Care, Julia Pryce
Dec 2010
The Role Of Therapeutic Mentoring In Enhancing Outcomes For Youth In Foster Care, Julia Pryce
Julia Pryce
Effective service interventions greatly enhance the well-being of foster youth. A study of 262 foster youth examined one such intervention, therapeutic mentoring. Results showed that mentored youth improved significantly in the areas of family and social functioning, school behavior, and recreational activities, as well as in the reduction of expressed symptoms of traumatic stress. Study results suggest that therapeutic men- toring shows promise for enhancing treatment interventions.
The Development Of A Youth Mentoring Program In The South Of India, Julia Pryce
Dec 2010
The Development Of A Youth Mentoring Program In The South Of India, Julia Pryce
Julia Pryce
This article illustrates the challenges and opportunities involved as a US- based research team assists in the development of a culturally-informed youth mentoring program in rural India. Based on data from youth and adult stakeholders, a mentoring curriculum was developed and piloted. Lessons learned illuminate how context influences youth development programs and conceptualization of mentoring relationships. Implications for similar international initiatives are discussed.
