Altruism, Commitment, and Leadership in High School Mentors

Rob MKinney; Heidi A. Larson; J. Adriane Moody; Margaret F. Schwartzkopf; Aaron D. Hale; Steven R. Conn

Altruism, Commitment, and Leadership in High School Mentors

Rob MKinney, Heidi A. Larson, J. Adriane Moody, Margaret F. Schwartzkopf, Aaron D. Hale, Steven R. Conn

Eastern Illinois University

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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.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Counseling in Illinois
Volume	3
State	Published - 2014

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Counseling

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