Youth mentoring is a research area focused on understanding the impact and effectiveness of mentorship relationships on young people. This field seeks to explore how mentoring programs can support youth in various aspects of their lives, such as academic achievement, emotional well-being, career development, and social relationships. Researchers in this area examine the factors that contribute to successful mentoring relationships, the types of mentoring programs that are most effective, and the long-term outcomes for youth who have been mentored. The goal of youth mentoring research is to provide evidence-based strategies for promoting positive youth development through mentoring relationships.