Striving for contribution: the five Cs and positive effects of cross-age peer mentoring
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
January 2018
Abstract
This article explores the relationship between cross-age peer mentoring and positive life outcomes as defined by the Five Cs: competence, character, confidence, connection, and compassion. Qualified high school juniors and seniors were randomly assigned groups of 4–5 freshmen to mentor through the challenges of transitioning to secondary school. Through a qualitative interview process, 12 former mentors discuss the benefits they have experienced in their lives as college students or productive members of the workforce, ranging from 1–4 years removed from the experience. All mentors found some value to the program as outlined by the Five Cs.
Recommended Citation
Sinclair, Eric and Larson, Heidi, "Striving for contribution: the five Cs and positive effects of cross-age peer mentoring" (2018). Faculty Research & Creative Activity. 14.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/che_fac/14
https://works.bepress.com/heidi_larson/8/
