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Does Civic Engagement Predict Moral Behaviors? A Test Of Moral Theories, Ally Osterberg
Does Civic Engagement Predict Moral Behaviors? A Test Of Moral Theories, Ally Osterberg
Honors Theses
For various reasons, many students at institutions of higher education choose to partake in civic engagement. Evidence suggests that civic engagement may make students better people. This study tests that hypothesis under the competing frameworks of moral licensing and moral consistency through donation behavior and self-reported scores on various games. Additionally, this study seeks to understand if involvement in civic engagement impacts schemas of leadership. This study supports the theory of moral consistency and concludes that there is a correlation between involvement in civic engagement and perceptions on whether leaders should be civically engaged. We found that the amount of …
The Intersection Of Leadership Identity Development And Meaning-Making Experiences In College Students, Tori Pedersen
The Intersection Of Leadership Identity Development And Meaning-Making Experiences In College Students, Tori Pedersen
Honors Theses
The current study explored the intersection of meaning-making with leadership identity development through a narrative lens. Phenomenological interviews were conducted with six senior college students who participate in a leadership mentoring program. Results showed there are six themes of meaning-making experiences that influence leadership identity development: : (a) Confidence, (b) Growth From Challenges, (c) Identity, (d) Influence by Others, (e) Influencing Others, and (f) Involvements. These findings encourage the practice of developing leadership development curricula based upon these themes to further develop leadership identity in students.