There has been limited research regarding the effectiveness of mentoring for at-risk youth in the United Kingdom and none focussing on a dance-based intervention. This study explored experiences of a mentoring through street dance programme. Eight participants (aged 16–18) and their mentor took part in semi-structured interviews which were transcribed verbatim and the data subjected to thematic analysis. Three emergent themes were identified: Relationship with mentor, changes in outlook and coping with emotions. Data indicated that the programme resulted in increased mental wellbeing, desistance from antisocial behaviours, positive future outlook and greater awareness of life opportunities. A trusting, non-hierarchical mentor-mentee relationship was central. Inclusion of mentor narratives was a novel aspect of the study and allowed for insight into how this was achieved. Street dance itself provided a framework for confidence building, social levelling and bonding. Results are discussed in terms of future directions for good practice.

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街舞青年辅导经验

关于指导英国高危青年的有效性的研究有限，而且没有一项研究侧重于基于舞蹈的干预。本研究探讨了通过街舞项目进行指导的经验。八名参与者（16-18 岁）和他们的导师参加了半结构化访谈，这些访谈被逐字转录，数据经过主题分析。确定了三个紧急主题：与导师的关系、观点的变化和应对情绪。数据表明，该计划提高了心理健康水平，消除了反社会行为，产生了积极的未来前景，并提高了对生活机会的认识。一种信任的、无等级的导师-学员关系是核心。纳入导师叙述是该研究的一个新颖方面，并允许深入了解这是如何实现的。街舞本身为建立信心、社交平衡和联系提供了一个框架。结果将根据良好实践的未来方向进行讨论。