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