The ENCOUNTER (Experiences of Youth in Natural Mentoring Relationship) project examines young adolescent`s experiences in the EU. The research team will specifically compare the dynamics and features of NMRs (Natural mentoring relationships), including the comparison between genders, in the Czech Republic.
The Department of Psychology and Life Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, CU organizes the project in cooperation with the School of Education, National University of Ireland and Mentoring Europe.
To examine the characteristics, dynamics, and perceived benefits of the natural mentoring relationships experienced by young adolescents in an EU context.
To conceptualise the theoretical, interdisciplinary youth-centred framework on natural mentoring phenomena by reviewing the relevant youth development theories across disciplines and research literature on NMRs.
To contrast the functions, characteristics, and dynamics of NMRs among gender; and the features of NMRs experienced by young adolescents in the CZ and an international context.
The ENCOUNTER project is designed as a ground-breaking innovative project on natural mentoring with its child-centred approach and research design addressing the gaps in current literature and discussion in the field, in line with the current EU's policies on youths and UN SDG 2030.
The project runs from September 2021 to September 2023. Further information at: https://encounter.mentoring.cuni.cz/FHSE-1.html
Charles University
Faculty of Humanities
Pátkova 2137/5
182 00 Praha 8 - Libeň
Czech Republic
