Title
Purpose In Adolescence: A Review of the Literature and an Intervention Plan
Document Type
Thesis or dissertation
Date of this Version
1-1-2018
Abstract
Purpose in life is positively correlated with psychological and physical wellbeing. It is also an important part of healthy identity formation in adolescence and is linked to academic success. However, purpose in adolescence is rare, with only one in five adolescents being able to identify their purpose in life (Damon, 2008). Moreover, purpose in life becomes less prevalent across the lifespan, leaving many people drifting and disengaged. The good news is, that research shows, it is possible to foster purpose and adolescence is an optimal time to do so. This paper reviews the research on purpose in adolescence, reviews existing interventions, and proposes a model for a new type of purpose intervention for adolescents.
Keywords
Purpose, Adolescence, Identity Formation, Design Thinking, Coaching
Topic
Character Strengths and Virtues, Counseling/Coaching
Format
Literature Review
Date Posted: 25 September 2018