Purpose Peer delinquency and unstructured socializing have been identified as important
correlates of delinquency and substance use. This state-of-the-art review explicates …

We comprehensively reviewed and organized the literature examining the relationship
between possible or future selves and current action. We distinguish studies focused on …

The study examined a conceptual model integrating existing knowledge on the linkages
between life satisfaction, affect, purpose in life, and resilience with school engagement. This …

In an effort to investigate and verify the developmental roots of adult criminal thinking, a meta-
analysis was performed on nine social cognitive variables organized into three clusters and …

We conducted a systematic review of studies focused on the influence of possible selves on
health-risk and health-promoting behaviors in adolescents. Fourteen studies were reviewed …

Objective “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a simple, commonly asked
question that might provide insight into adolescent well-being. Career aspirations might …

The development of possible selves theory has led to the introduction of new types of the
construct. However, the types are inconsistent with the original definition by Markus & Nurius …

Adolescent first‐time offenders demonstrate greater risk of continued offending, justice
system contact, and high school dropout. The current study evaluates if optimistic …

This paper focuses on a recently conceptualized construct—sense of authentic inner-
compass (AIC)—and two parenting practices promoting it: basic autonomy-support (BAS) …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Adolescence is a critical phase of development and
experimentation with delinquent behaviors. There is a growing body of literature exploring …