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YPulse x Être: The Power of Mentorship for Young Girls

We teamed up with Être, a mentorship platform for girls, to ask young girls about their self-confidence and confirmed that early mentorship matters…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Apr 25 2024
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

While girls’ confidence levels have increased overall from our Être x YPulse 2022 research, there’s a significant decline in self-image and mental well-being as girls age
Girls who have a mentor show higher confidence levels, a more positive self-image, and a healthier sense of well-being
Girls want mentorship in career planning, dealing with stress and anxiety, help with finance, STEM, and sports
It’s tough to find a mentor, but they’re mainly looking for them on social media

Mentorship is a beacon of hope for young girls navigating the tumultuous waters of teen life. YPulse’s custom research with Être sheds light on girls’ confidence, self-image, and overall well-being. The survey, among over 1000 girls 13-18-years-old, underscores the urgency of providing mentorship opportunities early in girls’ lives. While there’s been an overall increase in confidence levels among girls compared to previous years, the data reveals a concerning downward trend in self-image and mental well-being as they age up. Être’s Current State of Girls’ Confidence Survey & How Mentors are Slamming the Confidence Gap Shut Like Lockers report, based on...