Using community interaction theory to understand the effects of group mentoring on adolescents

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Hanson, J., Blake, H. and Clark, L. 2024. Using community interaction theory to understand the effects of group mentoring on adolescents. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning. 24 (1), pp. 36-62. https://doi.org/10.5456/WPLL.26.1.34
AuthorsHanson, J., Blake, H. and Clark, L.
Abstract

This paper describes the outcomes for adolescents taking part
in a 12-week group behavioural mentoring programme and possible causal mechanisms involved, using Law's (1981) Community Interaction Theory as a theoretical framework. The two-stage qualitative research with four groups of students aged 13–14 showed that there were changes to their understanding of self, their self confidence, their ability to control emotions and behaviour and, importantly, changes in their career aspirations. Interacting with their
mentors (adults from outside their previous communities) appeared to have a significant impact on them. The data suggests this was via the creation of a new community which moderated existing beliefs about who they were, and what opportunities were open to them. The mentors provided feedback, support and information, and were perceived as a credible and trusted role model. The study offers an
application of Law's theory to the younger students it was developed for and provides evidence suggestive of the importance of interactions with wider communities in career development and widening participation, although future research should consider long-term follow-up of
mentees.

Keywordscareers education; mentoring; impact
Year2024
JournalWidening Participation and Lifelong Learning
Journal citation24 (1), pp. 36-62
PublisherOpen University
ISSN 2045-2713
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.5456/WPLL.26.1.34
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