Mentoring Interventions and the Impact of Protective Assets on the Reproductive Health of Adolescent Girls and Young Women

Plourde, Kate F; Ippoliti, Nicole B.; Nanda, Geeta; McCarraher, Donna R.

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.03.002

Cited by 24 publications

(30 citation statements)

References 20 publications

(13 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…In recent years, peer mentoring has grown as an intervention strategy for encouraging positive youth development (PYD) both in the United States (United States Agency for International Development, ) and the United Kingdom (Schulman & Davies, ). This approach seeks to promote good outcomes for disadvantaged young people by encouraging them, along with their families and communities to foster constructive relationships and build the resilient, protective assets they need to succeed (Kia‐Keating, Dowdy, Morgan, & Noam, ; Plourde, Ippoliti, Nanda, & McCarraher, ). Through a peer‐mentoring relationship the mentor models positive behaviors to the benefit of the mentee and provides guidance, support, and skills through regular meetings to overcome health, social, and economic challenges (Plourde et al., ).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This approach seeks to promote good outcomes for disadvantaged young people by encouraging them, along with their families and communities to foster constructive relationships and build the resilient, protective assets they need to succeed (Kia‐Keating, Dowdy, Morgan, & Noam, ; Plourde, Ippoliti, Nanda, & McCarraher, ). Through a peer‐mentoring relationship the mentor models positive behaviors to the benefit of the mentee and provides guidance, support, and skills through regular meetings to overcome health, social, and economic challenges (Plourde et al., ). Across England over one‐third of schools operate some form of peer‐mentoring scheme (Mentoring and Befriending Foundation, ; Powell, ).…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Children and Young People “In Care” Participating in a Peer‐Mentoring Relationship: An Exploration of Resilience

Mantovani

Gillard

Mezey

et al. 2019

J of Research on Adolesc

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The aim of this study was to explore how a 1‐year peer‐mentoring relationship contributed to change in young women “in care.” Twenty semistructured, one‐to‐one interviews were conducted with mentors (n = 11) and mentees (n = 9) recruited from two different London local authorities. Participants’ accounts were interpreted through a developmental lens to uncover developmental aspects and locus mechanisms through which transformative change took place. Resilience as a healthy outcome was the result of the dual function the mentoring relationship performed. The mentoring relationship was protective against the risks associated with transitioning to independent living and/or adulthood, and promoted internal assets and competencies whereby the mentees’ ability to resist them was enhanced. Establishing a trustworthy connection with a role model promoted developmental domains within mentees.

show abstract

mentioning

confidence: 99%

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Children and Young People “In Care” Participating in a Peer‐Mentoring Relationship: An Exploration of Resilience

Mantovani

Gillard

Mezey

et al. 2019

J of Research on Adolesc

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…(2017), reported that about one‐third of programmatic mentoring in the U.S. happens in groups. A small body of research has begun to show that group mentoring can contribute to positive behavioral, psychological, and academic outcomes for youth (Boddy, 2009; Jent & Niec, 2009; Plourde, Ippoliti, Nanda, & McCarraher, 2017; Van Ryzin, 2014; Washington, Johnson, Jones, & Langs, 2007).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Plourde et al. 's (2017) systematic review of mentoring programs for adolescent girls found that the group approach was more effective than 1‐to‐1 mentoring for improving reproductive health knowledge, academic achievement, and social networks and decreasing risky sexual behaviors and exposure to violence.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There was some evidence of stronger effect sizes for youth experiencing higher individual and environmental risks, pointing to the need for more research to understand how mentoring programs can become more effective at increasing resilience, and improving behavioral outcomes. Group mentoring offers one promising approach (Plourde et al., 2017).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

The Role of School‐based Group Mentoring in Promoting Resilience among Vulnerable High School Students

Kuperminc

Chan

Hale

et al. 2019

American J of Comm Psychol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study examined the role of participation in a year‐long school‐based group mentoring program, Project Arrive (PA), on increasing resilience during the first year of high school among students identified as being at high risk for school dropout. Participants were 114, ninth grade students taking part in one of 32 PA mentoring groups, and 71 statistically matched comparison students (53% male, 75% eligible for free/reduced‐price lunch, 62% Latinx). Using a propensity score with inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) to reduce selection bias, and a multi‐level model to account for non‐independence of data within mentoring groups, we examined changes from pre‐test to program exit on seven external resilience resources (developmental supports and opportunities) and four internal resilience assets (personal strengths). At program exit, PA participants had higher adjusted means than comparisons on six external resources, including school support, school belonging, school meaningful participation, peer caring relationships, prosocial peers, and home meaningful participation. PA participants also had higher adjusted means on one internal asset, problem solving. Results point to the promise of group mentoring as an approach for increasing resilience among academically vulnerable adolescents.

show abstract

“As a Young Pregnant Girl… The Challenges You Face”: Exploring the Intersection Between Mental Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health Amongst Adolescent Girls and Young Women in South Africa

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In South Africa, adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are at risk of poor mental health, HIV infection and early pregnancy. Poor mental health in AGYW is associated with increased sexual risk behaviours, and impeded HIV testing and care. Using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, we explored subjective experiences of mental health and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) amongst 237 AGYW aged 15-24 years in five South African districts. Respondents shared narratives of stress, emotional isolation, feelings of depression, and suicidal ideation, interconnected with HIV, pregnancy and violence in relationships. Findings show that AGYW in South Africa face a range of mental health stressors and lack sufficient support, which intersect with SRH challenges to heighten their vulnerability. Framed within the syndemic theory, our findings suggest that South African AGYW's vulnerability towards early pregnancy, HIV infection and poor mental health are bidirectional and interconnected. Considering the overlaps and interactions between mental health and SRH amongst AGYW, it is critical that mental health components are integrated into SRH interventions.

show abstract

Mentoring Interventions and the Impact of Protective Assets on the Reproductive Health of Adolescent Girls and Young Women

Cited by 24 publications

References 20 publications

Children and Young People “In Care” Participating in a Peer‐Mentoring Relationship: An Exploration of Resilience

Children and Young People “In Care” Participating in a Peer‐Mentoring Relationship: An Exploration of Resilience

The Role of School‐based Group Mentoring in Promoting Resilience among Vulnerable High School Students

“As a Young Pregnant Girl… The Challenges You Face”: Exploring the Intersection Between Mental Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health Amongst Adolescent Girls and Young Women in South Africa

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About