Interpersonal Dynamics Shaping Positive Mentee and Mentor Relationships

Mentorship is an important aspect of adolescent development and upward social mobility. With high rates of relationship termination early on in the mentorship relationship, it is important to understand the interpersonal dynamics that contribute to successful mentee–mentor relationships to optimize outcomes for adolescent program participants. Utilizing a qualitative research design, this study interviewed mentors (n = 22) and mentees (n = 15)...