1. Effects of Community Service on Participants

2. Research Results

3. Increased happiness?

4. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes

5. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression

6. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health?

7. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes

8. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs?

9. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs? Not sure

10. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs? Not sure Increased civic commitment?

11. Research Results Increased happiness? Yes – and decreased depression Increased health? Yes Increased grades/SATs? Not sure Increased civic commitment? Yes

12. Claims I’m Not As Sure About

13. Increased Self esteem

14. Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy

15. Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy Reduced Stereotypes/Increased cultural understanding

16. Claims I’m Not As Sure About Increased Self esteem Increased Self efficacy Reduced Stereotypes/Increased cultural understanding Increased Critical Thinking

17. 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

18. 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)

19. Why Does Serving Affect Us?

20. Youniss et al. (1997) – Developmental perspective regarding adolescence

21. Why Does Serving Affect Us? Youniss et al. (1997) – Developmental perspective regarding adolescence Using Erikson’s Stage theory (psychosocial development)

22. 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

23. 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

24. Identity vs. Confusion

25. Builds on earlier developments (trust, autonomy, initiative)

26. Identity vs. Confusion Builds on earlier developments (trust, autonomy, initiative) Peer relations = important event

27. Identity vs. Confusion Builds on earlier developments (trust, autonomy, initiative) Peer relations = important event Seek “true self”

28. Youniss et al. on Service

29. Important for adolescents

30. Youniss et al. on Service Important for adolescents Develops civic commitment because – incorporates civic character into identity at opportune time

31. 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)

32. 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

33. Adults and Identity

34. We’ve discussed Role Identity – can/does develop in adults

35. Adults and Identity We’ve discussed Role Identity – can/does develop in adults Evidence that blood donation leads to role identity development

36. 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