The evidence base

The science

18–25

Identity forms

Arnett, 2000
1 in 5

Young people have a clear sense of purpose

Damon, Stanford, 2008
−15%

Mortality risk linked to purpose

Hill and Turiano, 2014
A · C · C

Autonomy, competence and connection sustain motivation

Deci and Ryan
↗

Wider networks create more opportunity

Science, 2022
Eirloom