Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur

Kurzfristig (< 1 Jahr)
Mikro (Individuum)
Sozial

increased willingness of mentees to take advice and accept guidance from their mentors

intergenerationales Lernen

In mentoring relationships, advice and guidance is likely to be more readily accepted if it is provided in a way that does not make the recipient feel diminished by the experience. In the present study, the ability to offer advice was something that came more easily when the relationship was better established and where advice could be given in the course of a normal conversation. These quotes illustrate how a non-directive and non-critical approach – considered essential qualities in supportive relationships (Cutrona, 2000, Note: This is a secondary source. For more information, please check the bibliography of Dolan et al 2010) – can create opportunities for the provision of advice and guidance in mentoring relationships.

Beschreibung der Aktivität

Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring programme
The core component of the programme is a "match" or friendship between an adult volunteer ("the mentor") and a young person ("the mentee"), with the pair meeting once a week for a year or more to engage in outings or activities and receive ongoing support from programme staff.
Großbritannien
BBBS: young people aged 10-18 years
interview schedules are available in appendix 4
teilnehmende Kinder und Jugendliche

Evaluierung der Aktivität

Qualitative Interviewbefragungen (persönlich)
There were 72 young people matched with a mentor as part of the randomised control trial (RCT) study (see Report 1). The research team asked BBBS project staff to identify matches that were established and that would be willing to participate in a series of interviews. A total of 21 matches agreed to participate. The research team then reviewed this sample and selected a purposive sample of 10 case studies representing a balance across characteristics of age, gender, location, family situation and reason for referral. The case studies were conducted in two phases – at the early stages of the mentoring relationship and approximately 6 months later: • The first round of interviews was undertaken with young people, parents, mentors and staff in each case between October 2008 and March 2009, when 34 interviews were completed. • The second round of interviews was conducted with each case study between May and October 2009. On this occasion, 31 interviews were completed.
October 2008-October 2009