Natural mentors: An overlooked resource in the social networks of young, African American mothers

The influence of natural mentors on the psychological adjustment of 129 young, African American mothers was studied. Mentors may help young mothers to make better use of their networks and serve as a buffer against the negative effects of relationship problems.

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Published in:American journal of community psychology 1992-08, Vol.20 (4), p.445-461
Main Authors: Rhodes, Jean E., Ebert, Lori, Fischer, Karla
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Adolescent mothers
Black American people
Black people
Factors
Mentors
Mothers
Social research
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Summary:The influence of natural mentors on the psychological adjustment of 129 young, African American mothers was studied. Mentors may help young mothers to make better use of their networks and serve as a buffer against the negative effects of relationship problems.
ISSN:0091-0562
1573-2770
DOI:10.1007/BF00937754