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Altruism, Commitment, and Leadership in High School Mentors
Journal of Counseling in Illinois (2014)
  • Rob MKinney
  • Heidi A. Larson, Eastern Illinois University
  • J. Adriane Moody, Northern Illinois University
  • Margaret F. Schwartzkopf, Eastern Illinois University
  • Aaron D. Hale, Eastern Illinois University
  • Steven R. Conn, Eastern Illinois University
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of mentoring on selected attributes among high school mentors. Three attributes were explored: altruism, commitment to school, and student leadership. Seventy-four high school juniors and seniors participated as mentors to high school freshmen students. Mentors participated in a leadership training program prior to beginning their mentoring activities. Pre- and post-test measures of the three attributes were administered. Results showed no significant increase in altruism or commitment scores. Unexpectedly, the mentoring experience produced a significant decrease in the perception of leadership scores. Implications for implementing a mentoring program in a high school setting are discussed.
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Publication Date
Fall 2014
Citation Information
Rob MKinney, Heidi A. Larson, J. Adriane Moody, Margaret F. Schwartzkopf, et al.. "Altruism, Commitment, and Leadership in High School Mentors" Journal of Counseling in Illinois Vol. 3 Iss. 1 (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/heidi_larson/3/