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

Older and Wiser: New Ideas for Youth Mentoring in the 21st Century
ISBN-10
0674248074
ISBN-13
9780674248076
Series
Older and Wiser
Category
Psychology
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
2020
Author
Jean E. Rhodes

Description

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.

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