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ERIC Number: EJ1041114
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Feb
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 38
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1940-1639
Predicting the Presence of Purpose through the Self-Efficacy Beliefs of One's Talents
Lane, Forrest C.; Schutts, Joshua W.
Journal of College and Character, v15 n1 p15-24 Feb 2014
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.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Identifiers: United States (Southwest)