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Predicting Positive Youth Development from Self-Regulation and Purpose in Early Adolescence.
Miriam R Linver1, Jennifer Brown Urban1, Wei-Lin Chen2
1Montclair State University.
Summary
Intentional Self-Regulation (ISR) and purpose are key to positive youth development. These factors independently boost adolescent confidence and connection, supporting healthy adolescent growth.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Positive Youth Development (PYD) focuses on adolescents' potential for healthy growth.
- Intentional Self-Regulation (ISR) and purpose are constructs proposed to foster PYD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between ISR, purpose, and PYD outcomes.
- To investigate the independent associations of ISR and purpose with confidence and connection in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 763 Scottish adolescents (ages 12-14).
- Employed fixed-effects regression models to predict confidence and connection.
Main Results:
- Both ISR and purpose were independently associated with confidence and connection.
- Findings confirm the link between youth purpose and specific PYD outcomes.
Conclusions:
- ISR and purpose are significant contributors to positive youth development.
- Adolescent purpose is directly linked to increased confidence and connection.
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