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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

The Impact of Extracurricular Leadership Activities on Adolescent Life Satisfaction

Virtual · June 2020

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  • Brittany Bearss
    SUNY Geneseo
  • Nicholas Palumbo
    University of Rochester
  • Nicholas Palumbo
    SUNY Geneseo

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction, vitality, and life satisfaction of adolescents and their involvement in- and outside of school leadership activities. Leadership involvement outside of school statistically predicted increases in youth life satisfaction. Practical and theoretical insights for promoting adolescents well-being are offered.

Adolescent