An examination of the GPS for SUCCESS program

• DOI: 10.1080/1045988x.2022.2048627
• Publication Date: 2022-03-18T14:27:06Z
• Authors: Patrick R. Mullen; Jennifer Niles; Allison Dukes; Allison Spargo
• Keywords: 05 social sciences; 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences; RDS

Today’s youth face multifaceted challenges in a time when society is more aware of the consequences unhealthy decision-making. In this study, we tested effectiveness an emerging intervention, GPS for SUCCESS, classroom-based 5-week program that helps students build their purpose life while securing commitment to achieve it. We employed quasi-experimental study included nonrandom assignment treatment and comparison group. Findings indicated group had statistically significant higher posttest scores on measures meaning personal growth initiative compared controlling pretest scores. discuss these findings implications theory, practice, future research.