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Predicting the presence of purpose through the self-efficacy beliefs of one’s talents
Journal of College & Character, Vol.15, pp.15-24
15
2014
Abstract
Individuals with greater levels of purpose and meaning tend to be happier, demonstrate greater self-control, 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.
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- Title
- Predicting the presence of purpose through the self-efficacy beliefs of one’s talents
- Publication Details
- Journal of College & Character, Vol.15, pp.15-24
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Center for the Study of Values in College Student Development, Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL
- Series
- 15
- Copyright
- © NASPA 2014
- Identifiers
- 99380090318106600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English