Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ673979
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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Natural Mentors in the Lives of African American Adolescent Mothers: Tracking Relationships over Time.
Klaw, Elena L.; Rhodes, Jean E.; Fitzgerald, Louise F.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v32 n3 p223-32 Jun 2003
Studied the academic attainment of 198 African American adolescents as they made the transition from pregnancy or recent delivery to 2 years postpartum. Compared to those who did not identify mentors, those whose mentoring relationships lasted over the 2 years were more likely to have remained in school or graduated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Early Parenthood, Educational Attainment, Females, Interpersonal Relationship, Mentors, Mothers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Does Not Meet Evidence Standards
WWC Study Page: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Study/82311
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