Article ; Online: Profiles of a developmental asset: youth purpose as a context for hope and well-being.
Journal of youth and adolescence
2009 Volume 39, Issue 11, Page(s) 1265–1273
Abstract: While having a purpose in life has been theorized as a developmental asset, the extent to which adolescents cultivate a meaningful sense of direction is not well understood. In the present study, cluster analysis was used to classify adolescents by ... ...
Abstract | While having a purpose in life has been theorized as a developmental asset, the extent to which adolescents cultivate a meaningful sense of direction is not well understood. In the present study, cluster analysis was used to classify adolescents by levels of purpose exploration and commitment. The sample (N = 318; 55% female) consisted of youth aged 14-18 and was predominantly White/non-Hispanic (76.3%). Results supported four meaningful yet distinguishable profiles of youth purpose that are largely consistent with theories on identity formation: Achieved, Foreclosed, Uncommitted, and Diffused. Hypothesized linkages with affect and hope were established across the profiles such that positive emotions and goal-directed thinking were most apparent among Achieved and Foreclosed youth and least apparent among Diffused and Uncommitted youth. Overall, findings demonstrate the inherent complexity in adolescents' engagement with purpose and suggest a correspondence between stronger commitments to purpose and youths' sense of personal agency and well-being. |
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MeSH term(s) | Achievement ; Adolescent ; Adolescent Development ; Affect ; Cluster Analysis ; Ethnic Groups/psychology ; Ethnic Groups/statistics & numerical data ; European Continental Ancestry Group/psychology ; European Continental Ancestry Group/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Humans ; Internal-External Control ; Male ; Personal Autonomy ; Personal Satisfaction ; Psychology, Adolescent ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Social Identification ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2009-11-24 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
ZDB-ID | 186743-x |
ISSN | 1573-6601 ; 0047-2891 |
ISSN (online) | 1573-6601 |
ISSN | 0047-2891 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10964-009-9481-1 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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