Young girls today have a lot of pressure on them, and as they get older, they can find it hard to remain confident in themselves. YPulse data in 2018 showed teen girls are less confident in themselves than boys their age, and that affects their outlook on how successful they can be in future career paths. Now, YPulse’s strategic services team partnered with Être, a mentorship platform for girls, to ask teen girls about their confidence again, and how mentorship could help them feel more confident in themselves and their future. We asked 13-18-year-old girls, boys, and teens who identify as non-binary, transgender, and other genders, about their self-confidence. We also asked about their general experiences with mentorship and getting advice and found the impact a mentor can have is paramount for young girls’ confidence, especially when it comes to their potential career goals. Looking at the data of how 13-18-year-old girls rated their confidence on a scale from 1-10, it’s clear their confidence levels drop as they get...
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