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Peace Corps service as a turning point

¹West Virginia University.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development

|January 1, 1994

Summary

The Peace Corps service in the Philippines was a significant turning point for U.S. volunteers, impacting their adult life courses. This longitudinal study confirms the transformative power of this experience on personal development.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Developmental Studies

Background:

Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding life course development.
The Peace Corps program offers unique opportunities for personal growth and transformation.
Identifying life 'turning points' is key to understanding adult development.

Purpose of the Study:

To define and explore the concept of 'turning points' in life.
To investigate if Peace Corps service constitutes a turning point.
To identify factors that promote turning points in young adults.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study design with data collected across two time points.
Interviews conducted with U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in the mid-1960s and twenty years later.
Analysis of life events and response agreement between interviews.

Main Results:

Peace Corps service in the Philippines was reported as a turning point by volunteers.
High agreement between interviews confirmed the lasting impact of the experience.
Specific life events post-service further validated the turning point concept.

Conclusions:

Peace Corps service can act as a significant turning point in an individual's life course.
Understanding conditions that foster turning points is vital for youth development.
Further research is needed to explore the long-term psychological and social impacts.

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