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Dik, Bryan J.; Steger, Michael F.; Gibson, Amanda; Peisner, William – New Directions for Youth Development, 2011
Developing a sense of purpose is both salient and desirable for adolescents, and purpose in people's lives and careers is associated with both general and work-related well-being. However, little is known about whether purpose can be encouraged through school-based interventions. This article reports the results of a quasi-experimental pilot study…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Intervention, Career Education, Focus Groups