Using longitudinal data from a nine-month e-mentoring program, we analyzed the influence
of formal e-mentor networks and family-based role models on increases in both psychosocial
and career-related outcomes. Findings indicate that e-mentor network relationship quality
positively influenced general- and career-based self-efficacy which, in turn, enhanced the
objective career aspirations of underprivileged youth. Moreover, we address both the
compensatory and complementary perspectives of social capital to assess the moderating
influence that access to educational role models within the family has on this process.
Implications of the findings and areas for future research are discussed
