The Effects of Gender in School-Based Mentoring Programs
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2010-05
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine there a difference in the academic and behavioral
success between male students with male mentors versus those with female mentors. Academic
and behavioral success was measured by grade point average (GPA) and office referrals. This
study utilized data collected from the report cards and SWISS data for referrals. Mentors
personal accounts were also used. There were no significant difference in the academic and
behavioral success between male students with male mentors versus those with female mentors.
Further research is needed to determine the various effects of school based mentoring programs.