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Peer reviewedRhodes, Jean E.; Grossman, Jean B.; Resch, Nancy L. – Child Development, 2000
Compared conceptual models examining the role of improved parent-child relationships in the relations between mentoring partnerships and academic outcomes of adolescent applicants to Big Brothers Big Sisters programs. Found that mentoring led to reduced unexcused absences and improved perceived scholastic competence. Mentoring effects were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Change Agents, Early Adolescents
