Trajectories and predictors of adolescent purpose development in self‐driven learning.
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| Title: | Trajectories and predictors of adolescent purpose development in self‐driven learning. |
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| Authors: | Ratner, Kaylin (AUTHOR), Xie, Hou (AUTHOR), Zhu, Gaoxia (AUTHOR), Estevez, Melody (AUTHOR), Burrow, Anthony L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Child Development. Mar/Apr2025, Vol. 96 Issue 2, p691-704. 14p. |
| Subjects: | Adolescent development, Autonomy (Psychology), Motivation (Psychology) in adolescence, Self-actualization (Psychology) in adolescence, Learning |
| Abstract: | Purpose offers several important benefits to youth. Thus, it is necessary to understand how a sense of purpose develops in supportive contexts and what psychological resources can help. From 2021 to 2022, this study investigated purpose change among 321 youth (Mage = 16.4 years; 71% female; 25.9% Black, 33.3% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic/Latinx, 13.4% White, 9.7% multiracial) participating in GripTape, a ~10‐week self‐driven learning program. Many youth started with high initial purpose that increased throughout enrollment (Strengthening), whereas others began with slightly lower purpose that remained stable (Maintaining). For each unit increase in baseline agency, youth were 1.6x more likely to be classified as Strengthening. As such, agency may be a resource that helps youth capitalize on certain types of environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Purpose offers several important benefits to youth. Thus, it is necessary to understand how a sense of purpose develops in supportive contexts and what psychological resources can help. From 2021 to 2022, this study investigated purpose change among 321 youth (Mage = 16.4 years; 71% female; 25.9% Black, 33.3% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic/Latinx, 13.4% White, 9.7% multiracial) participating in GripTape, a ~10‐week self‐driven learning program. Many youth started with high initial purpose that increased throughout enrollment (Strengthening), whereas others began with slightly lower purpose that remained stable (Maintaining). For each unit increase in baseline agency, youth were 1.6x more likely to be classified as Strengthening. As such, agency may be a resource that helps youth capitalize on certain types of environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00093920 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/cdev.14201 |
