Saida Hussain’s research while affiliated with University of Virginia and other places

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Flowchart of the study selection process. The comprehensive search for studies utilized computerized database searches (PsycINFO, ERIC, and Proquest), as well as a manual search of other resources. Studies were screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria, and authors were contacted if additional data was needed for effect size calculation. Studies for which there was insufficient data (and when authors did not respond in a specified time frame) were excluded. This procedure yielded 70 studies for analysis
Funnel plot testing for publication bias analysis. Data were plotted to examine the potential for bias caused by un-published results not included in the current meta-analysis. The funnel plot, showing no studies missing at the left side of the funnel, suggests that publication bias was unlikely. However, 14 effect sizes were missing at the right side of the funnel plot, which suggests a potential selection bias
The Effects of Youth Mentoring Programs: A Meta-analysis of Outcome Studies
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March 2019

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Journal of Youth and Adolescence

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Jean Rhodes

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Saida Hussain

Mentoring programs, which pair youth with caring, non-parental adults with the goal of promoting positive youth development, are an increasingly popular strategy for early intervention with at-risk youth. However, important questions remain about the extent to which these interventions improve youth outcomes. The present study involved a comprehensive meta-analysis of all outcome studies of intergenerational, one-on-one youth mentoring programs written in the English language between 1975 and 2017, using rigorous inclusion criteria designed to align with developmental theories of youth mentoring. Analysis of 70 mentoring outcome studies, with a sample size of 25,286 youth (average age of 12 years old), yielded a statistically significant effect of mentoring programs across all youth outcomes. The observed effect size fell within the medium/moderate range according to empirical guidelines derived from universal prevention programs for youth, and was consistent with past meta-analyses of youth mentoring. Moderation analyses indicated that programs serving a larger proportion of male youth, deploying a greater percentage of male mentors or mentors with a helping profession background, and requiring shorter meetings yielded larger effect sizes, as did evaluations that relied on questionnaires and youth self-report. Taken together, these findings provide some support for the efficacy of mentoring interventions, while also emphasizing the need to remain realistic about the modest impact of these programs as currently implemented, and highlighting opportunities for improving the quality and rigor of mentoring practices.

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... In conclusion, evidence suggests that the number of young people experiencing mental health issues is rising, and more integrative approaches to youth mental health promotion and intervention are needed (Polanczyk et al., 2015;Rickwood et al., 2019). While research indicates that mentoring can reduce risk and promote positive development among vulnerable youth (DuBois et al., 2011;Raposa et al., 2019;Rhodes, 2005), research exploring the utility of mentoring as an adjunct support for child and adolescent mental health service users remains under explored. In addition, greater understanding of the practice considerations involved in providing complementary mentoring services within the youth mental health context is needed. ...

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Is Youth Mentoring Beneficial for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Users? A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective
The Effects of Youth Mentoring Programs: A Meta-analysis of Outcome Studies

Journal of Youth and Adolescence