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Erickson, Lance D.; McDonald, Steve; Elder, Glen H., Jr. – Sociology of Education, 2009
Few studies have examined the impact of mentoring (developing a special relationship with a nonparental adult) on educational achievement and attainment in the general population. In addition, prior research has yet to clarify the extent to which mentoring relationships reduce inequality by enabling disadvantaged youths to compensate for the lack…
Descriptors: Mentors, Academic Achievement, Socioeconomic Background, Student Characteristics