Stakeholders' Perceptions of a New Zealand Youth Mentoring Programme Assisting High-Achieving, Underprivileged Students to Attend University

This mixed-methods research study utilised interviews and online surveys to investigate a New Zealand-based youth mentoring programme that assists academically talented students to attend university. The study explored stakeholders' perceptions of the programme's benefits and challenges th...

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Published in:New Zealand journal of psychology (Christchurch. 1983) 2022-08, Vol.51 (2), p.26-34
Main Authors: Turner-Adams, Hana, Webber, Melinda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Careers
Culture
Education
Low income groups
Mentors
Schools
Social aspects
Students
Surveys
Teenagers
Work experience
Youth
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Summary:This mixed-methods research study utilised interviews and online surveys to investigate a New Zealand-based youth mentoring programme that assists academically talented students to attend university. The study explored stakeholders' perceptions of the programme's benefits and challenges through data collected from current students and alumni (n = 144), mentors (n = 137), and financial partners (n = 49). Most participants expressed satisfaction with the programme. A noteworthy strength was the programme'sthree-pronged approach of financial support with university costs, a mentor for each student, and paid work experience. Challenges with the programme included mentors' and financial partners' lack of cultural knowledge about the Maori and Pacific Island students they supported. Mentors also appeared ill-equipped to deal with communication and relationship breakdowns with their mentees.
ISSN:0112-109X