ERIC Number: EJ1069729
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 34
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ISSN: EISSN-1918-5979
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Development and Evaluation of a Peer Mentorship Program for Aboriginal University Students
Rawana, Jennine S.; Sieukaran, Daniella D.; Nguyen, Hien T.; Pitawanakwat, Randy
Canadian Journal of Education, v38 n2 2015
Although Aboriginal students encounter educational challenges, few post-secondary mentorship programs that facilitate positive educational and mental health outcomes within this population are described in the literature. This study describes the development and evaluation of a mentorship program for Aboriginal university students. Program development was informed by a literature review and needs assessment. Using a mixed-methods design, 12 Aboriginal students completed pre- and post-program measures of resilience and ethnic identity awareness. Post-program, improvements in social competence resiliency, other-group ethnic orientation, and school engagement were identified. Research and community stakeholders are encouraged to develop mentorship programs to improve the well-being of Aboriginal students.
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Evaluation, Learner Engagement, Resilience (Psychology), Mixed Methods Research, Well Being, Measures (Individuals), Ethnicity, Self Concept, Mental Health, College Students, Foreign Countries, Needs Assessment, Canada Natives, American Indian Students, Indigenous Populations, Eskimos, Mentors
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure
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