The Logic of Thriving Dr. Kendall Bronk: Developing Purpose in Life
May 30, 2018
Dr. Kendall Bronk, a professor of positive developmental psychology at Claremont Graduate University, shares her insights on fostering purpose in youth. She defines purpose as a meaningful long-term goal tied to identity, highlighting its crucial role in well-being. Kendall discusses the synergy between grit and purpose, emphasizing how each enhances the other. She offers strategies to cultivate purpose, such as modeling it and promoting gratitude, while also addressing cross-cultural influences and the effects of purpose during economic hardships.
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Three-Part Definition Of Purpose
- Purpose combines a long-term goal, personal meaning, and a beyond-the-self motive.
- This third "beyond-the-self" element distinguishes purpose from mere meaning.
Gun Control Passion That Evolved
- A teen focused on gun control shifted roles but kept the same core motivation over years.
- His activities changed from activism to research to journalism while his purpose persisted.
Purpose Is Rare But Health-Protective
- Purpose yields measurable physical and psychological health benefits, including longer life.
- Despite benefits, clear purpose is relatively rare across the lifespan.