Key Concepts & Topics: Developing Values, Goals, & Identity
STUDY: The Development of Purpose in Life Among Adolescents Who Experience Marginalization: Potential Opportunities and Obstacles
by Rachel Sumner, Anthony L. Burrow, & Patrick L. Hill
A sense of purpose in life can be a psychological asset, particularly for adolescents facing the stress of marginalization due to factors such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. In this 2018 article for American Psychologist, the authors, including the Center’s National Scientific Council member Dr. Anthony Burrow, explore how experiencing marginalization creates obstacles and opportunities for young people to find a purpose in life.
