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

Northern Illinois University
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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