Effects of Community Serviceon Participants
Research Results
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
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?
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
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
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
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
