Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur

Kurzfristig (< 1 Jahr)
Mikro (Individuum)
Psychisch & Physiologisch

development of self-esteem for mentees

persönliche Entwicklung / Erwerb von sozialen und personalen Kompetenzen

A number of the matches in this study appeared to be characterised by reciprocity, whereby the mentor perceived that he or she was gaining from the relationship and not just offering support. This reciprocity has the capacity to build the self-esteem of a young person because they are likely to feel that they can make a worthwhile contribution to the relationship.

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 3
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