ERIC Number: EJ1248565
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Mar
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-1651
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Does Relationship Education Influence Adolescent Life-Goals?
Yazedjian, Ani; Lannin, Daniel G.; Parris, Leandra
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v112 n1 p30-37 Mar 2020
Relationship education (RE) has been linked to several short- and long-term benefits; however, less is known about its effects on adolescents' overarching life-goals. This study utilized a multi-method approach to examine whether RE was linked to increases in the relative importance of intrinsic, as opposed to extrinsic, life-goals. Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase from pretest to posttest in the relative importance of intrinsic life-goals. Qualitative analysis identified themes relevant to intrinsic life-goals including differentiating between needs and wants and an increased focus on interpersonal functioning. Overall, results suggest RE may influence students' life-goals in beneficial ways.
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Adolescents, Goal Orientation, Well Being, Individual Needs, Self Determination, Secondary School Students, Aspiration, Individual Development, Self Concept, Psychological Needs, Family Life Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Administration for Children and Families (DHHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 90FM0076