Foróige's Big Brother Big Sister Programme has undergone extensive research. This research has found that the programme has many positive outcomes for the young people and volunteers involved.
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Young people with a Mentor have:
- Improved emotional wellbeing
- Better social support and relationships
- Improved attitude towards school and plans for completion of further education
- Reduced engagement in risky behaviour
- Improved parental and peer relationships
UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2011.
Report 1: Randomised Controlled Trial and Implementation Report
Report 2: Qualitative Evidence
Report 3: Summary Report
UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2018.
Big Brother Big Sister GYDP Mentoring - Youth Friendly Report
Other Big Brother Big Sister Related Reports
Mentoring for Young People in Care
Exploring the Impact of Mentoring Relationships in Adolescent Empathy: A Mixed Methods Approach
Relational Dynamics in Youth Mentoring: A Mixed-methods Study
