Late to launch: the come-home kids. What it takes for young people to find their purpose in life.
William Damon
Public Presentations
The Center on Adolescence encourages participation at professional meetings, invited talks, and other events related to the work of Center. Here is a summary of presentations by Center members, former members, and visitors beginning with academic year 2007-2008.
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Moral Values in the Context of Adolescent Ideology and Purpose in Life
Matthew C. AndrewsPurpose, Hope and Life Satisfaction among Adolescents
Kendall Cotton BronkFostering Purpose in Adolescence: The Roles of Social Supports, Individual Characteristics, and Activity Involvements
Matthew J. Bundick, Seana Moran, David S. Yeager, Matthew C. Andrews, and William DamonThe Forms of Purpose in Adolescence
David S. Yeager, Matthew C. Andrews, Seana Moran, and William Damon
Cultivating Character Education in High Schools
William Damon
Correlates and Developmental Trends of Thriving in Adolescence
Matthew J. Bundick, David S. Yeager, and William DamonAdolescents' Emic Understanding of Purpose
Seana MoranCommitment and Creativity
Seana MoranA Bayesian Model Averaging Approach to Predicting Social Psychological Phenomena
David S. Yeager and William Damon
A sense of purpose and a sense of place: Examining rural residence and adolescent development
Devora Shamah and K.A. MacTavish
Gifted Students as Citizens for the Future
Kirsi TirriThe Role of the Home in Nurturing Talent
Kirsi Tirri
Fostering Citizenship on Higher Education: The Experience of the University of Sao Paulo
Ulisses Ferreira Araújo
What is Youth Purpose
Seana Moran
Looking toward the future
Devorah Shamah and K. A. MacTavish
Commitment and Creativity
Seana MoranIntegration of Adolescent Career and Pro-social Aspirations
David S. Yeager, Matthew C. Andrews, Matthew J. Bundick & William Damon
Uncertainty, Identity and Emotional Complexity in Youth Purpose
Matthew C. AndrewsNew Perspective on Youth Purpose
Kendall Cotton BronkPresence and Integration of Adolescent Self and Beyond-the-Self Oriented Life Goals
David S. Yeager, Matthew J. Bundick