Predicting the Presence of Purpose Through the Self-Efficacy Beliefs of One's Talents

Predicting the Presence of Purpose Through the Self-Efficacy Beliefs of One's Talents

Individuals with greater levels of purpose and meaning tend to be happier, demonstrate greater selfcontrol, strong values, and have healthier mental attitudes (Molasso, 2006a; Steger, 2009). It has been suggested that knowing one's talents may be related to the development of purpose, but this...

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Published in:Journal of college and character Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 15 - 24
Main Authors: Lane, Forrest C., Schutts, Joshua W.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin Routledge 01-02-2014
De Gruyter
De Gruyter Mouton
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
College Students
Educational Research
Happiness
Life Satisfaction
Path Analysis
Prediction
Predictor Variables
Psychological Patterns
Questionnaires
School Holding Power
Self awareness
Self Efficacy
Student Development
Talent
Talent Identification
United States (Southwest)
Values
Well Being
Workshops
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Summary:Individuals with greater levels of purpose and meaning tend to be happier, demonstrate greater selfcontrol, strong values, and have healthier mental attitudes (Molasso, 2006a; Steger, 2009). It has been suggested that knowing one's talents may be related to the development of purpose, but this hypothesis has not been previously tested. This study examines the self-efficacy belief in one's talents identified through the Clifton StrengthsFinder® and its relationship to hope, well-being, and meaning in life among college students. Results from a path analysis indicate that these self-efficacy beliefs can predict hope and the presence of meaning in life, and the results may suggest that this inventory can be a practical assessment tool.
ISSN:2194-587X
1940-1639
1940-1639
DOI:10.1515/jcc-2014-0003