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Behavioral competence as a positive youth development construct: a conceptual review
1Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. hkma@hkbu.edu.hk
Thescientificworldjournal
|May 31, 2012
Summary
This study explores positive characters and decision-making in behavioral competence. Understanding these elements is key for whole-person education and youth development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Behavioral competence is defined by four parameters: knowledge, skills, character, and decision-making.
- This paper focuses on positive characters and the behavioral decision process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between twelve positive characters and behavioral competence.
- To outline future research directions for understanding the behavioral decision process.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and theoretical framework development.
- Hypothesizing the relationship between specific positive characters and behavioral competence.
Main Results:
- Twelve positive characters (humanity, intelligence, courage, conscience, autonomy, respect, responsibility, naturalness, loyalty, humility, assertiveness, perseverance) are hypothesized to be highly related to behavioral competence.
- The behavioral decision process is conceptualized through an information processing approach.
Conclusions:
- Further large-scale empirical studies are needed to validate the predictive validity of these positive characters.
- Future research should investigate the complex sub-processes within the behavioral decision-making model and their interactions.
- Understanding behavior formation is vital for holistic education and positive youth development.
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