Bradley Wright, Life Purpose Lab #94. How Adolescents Find Purpose in Life: Developmental Psychologist Kendall Cotton Bronk
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Mar 30, 2022 
Kendall Cotton Bronk, a developmental psychologist and professor at Claremont Graduate University, dives into the complex world of adolescent purpose. She shares insights from her extensive research, including how purpose is multidimensional and can be cultivated over time. Kendall discusses the significant role of self-reflection and how creative pursuits contribute to a sense of purpose. She also offers practical strategies for parents and educators, emphasizing the importance of guiding youth to discover their own meaningful paths.
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Three-Part Definition Of Purpose
- Purpose combines a long-term goal, deep personal meaning, and a drive to contribute beyond oneself.
- This distinguishes purpose from broader 'meaning' which can be momentary or personal without outward contribution.
Artistic Purpose Contributes To A Field
- Kendall describes Picasso and a jazz student as examples of purpose that contribute to a domain rather than people.
- Contribution can be to art or a field, not only to other people.
Purposes Shift With Life Transitions
- People can have multiple purposes that change across life stages and transitions.
- Major life transitions often trigger reflection and the emergence or fading of purposes.