Personal growth initiative across the life span: a systematic review protocol of quantitative studies using the Personal Growth Initiative Scale-II
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This systematic review protocol outlines an investigation into the Personal Growth Initiative (PGI), a key skill for intentional growth across the lifespan. It will examine the reliability and validity of the PGIS-II measure and its links to psychosocial factors.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Human Development
- Well-being Studies
Background
- Personal Growth Initiative (PGI) is a vital, multi-dimensional skill set for intentional self-improvement throughout life.
- Active engagement with life's challenges and transitions necessitates a growth orientation.
- Existing measures like PGIS-II capture PGI's multi-dimensionality, unlike PGIS-I.
Purpose Of The Study
- To comprehensively understand the multi-dimensional construct of PGI across diverse contexts and populations.
- To critically evaluate the reliability and validity of the PGIS-II measurement tool in various research settings.
- To explore the associations between PGI and relevant psychosocial factors.
Main Methods
- Adherence to PRISMA-P guidelines for systematic review protocol development.
- Systematic literature search across four databases and one registry using a predefined strategy.
- Independent screening by two reviewers, data extraction, and quality assessment using Q-SSP, followed by PRISMA 2020 reporting.
Main Results
- Anticipated to provide insights into PGI dynamics across the lifespan.
- Expected to elucidate PGI's associations with various psychosocial factors.
- Will offer a detailed assessment of the psychometric properties of the PGIS-II.
Conclusions
- Findings will enhance understanding of PGI, its lifespan implications, and its relationship with psychosocial factors.
- The review will identify gaps in current research, guiding future investigations.
- Results may inform the development of practical applications and interventions promoting personal growth.
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