Posted on 11/05/2009 - by
Teen Voice 2009
A new Search Institute study exploring the importance of teen motivation and engagement in civic life finds that only seven percent of 15 year-olds in the U.S. experience a strong combination of three key factors critical to their success, according to research sponsored by the Best Buy Children's Foundation.
Titled Teen Voice 2009: The Untapped Strengths of 15-Year-Olds, the national survey of 1,817 15-year olds finds that a majority of these teens lack high levels of each of the concepts: "sparks," "teen voice," and "relationships and opportunities." Teen Voice 2009 explores three interlocking concepts:
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"Sparks" are individual talents, passions or gifts teens say give them energy and motivation to do well in life;
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The Teen Voice Index (TVI) measures how much teens think their voices are heard on key issues that matter to them; and
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The Relationship and Opportunities Index (ROI) tracks the access teens say they have to high-quality resources and relationships that help them nurture their strengths.
Learn more and download the report at: http://www.at15.com/about_at_15/insights
Teens are the center of @15's efforts to frame a new conversation around the unique strengths and talents of teens. Teen members of @15 (free log-in required) can apply to become an @15 Teen spokesperson at:http://www.at15.com/about_at_15/teen_spokesperson_overview
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