Good Intentions: The Beliefs and Values of Teens and Tweens Today
Beliefs and values, and their influence on
decision making, have commanded significant media and public attention in the
new millennium. What life choices will youth make when confronted with
real-life dilemmas? How different or similar are youth on ethics and moral
judgment compared to youth 20 years ago?
Good Intentions: The Beliefs and Values of Teens and Tweens Today (2009), a
national study conducted by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) in
partnership with Harris Interactive explores what youth today value and how
they go about making decisions, based on research conducted with 3,263 3rd to
12th-graders from around the country.
This work paints an encouraging picture about a generation of youth responsible
to themselves and to others, and who value diversity, acceptance, and community
involvement. It also highlights the important role that adults play in helping
girls to actualize their good intentions.
