Effects of Community Service on Participants
Research Results
Increased happiness?
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health?
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs?
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs? Not sure
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs? Not sure Increased civic commitment?
Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs? Not sure Increased civic commitment? Yes
Claims I’m Not As Sure About
Increased Self esteem
Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy
Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy Reduced Stereotypes/Increased cultural understanding
Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy Reduced Stereotypes/Increased cultural understanding Increased Critical Thinking
Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy Reduced Stereotypes/Increased cultural understanding Increased Critical Thinking Stronger effects with Service Learning
Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy Reduced Stereotypes/Increased cultural understanding Increased Critical Thinking Stronger effects with Service Learning Increased Academic Learning (with SL)
Why Does Serving Affect Us?
Youniss et al. (1997) – Developmental perspective regarding adolescence
Why Does Serving Affect Us? Youniss et al. (1997) – Developmental perspective regarding adolescence Using Erikson’s Stage theory (psychosocial development)
Why Does Serving Affect Us? Youniss et al. (1997) – Developmental perspective regarding adolescence Using Erikson’s Stage theory (psychosocial development) 8 Stages; crisis at each stage
Why Does Serving Affect Us? Youniss et al. (1997) – Developmental perspective regarding adolescence Using Erikson’s Stage theory (psychosocial development) 8 Stages; crisis at each stage Adolescence – Identity vs. Confusion
Identity vs. Confusion
Builds on earlier developments (trust, autonomy, initiative)
Identity vs. Confusion Builds on earlier developments (trust, autonomy, initiative) Peer relations = important event
Identity vs. Confusion Builds on earlier developments (trust, autonomy, initiative) Peer relations = important event Seek “true self”
Youniss et al. on Service
Important for adolescents
Youniss et al. on Service Important for adolescents Develops civic commitment because – incorporates civic character into identity at opportune time
Youniss et al. on Service Important for adolescents Develops civic commitment because – incorporates civic character into identity at opportune time Service organizations may present ideological viewpoint (e.g., 4-H)
Youniss et al. on Service Important for adolescents Develops civic commitment because – incorporates civic character into identity at opportune time Service organizations may present ideological viewpoint (e.g., 4-H) Erikson’s peer relations – work with like- minded others
Adults and Identity
We’ve discussed Role Identity – can/does develop in adults
Adults and Identity We’ve discussed Role Identity – can/does develop in adults Evidence that blood donation leads to role identity development
Adults and Identity We’ve discussed Role Identity – can/does develop in adults Evidence that blood donation leads to role identity development Role identity associated with sustaining volunteer work