Effects of Community Service on Participants
Dec 19, 2015
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 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 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) 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 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 Evidence that blood donation leads to role
identity development