ABOUT US

Welcome

Welcome to the Liang Lab! We are located in Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. We specialize in youth purpose intervention and research....

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So what is "purpose?"

Purpose can be described as a long-term big picture goal or passion, something that you want to do or be someday that's very meaningful to you. You might think of it as similar to a life dream that you have.

People

Mentors and role models provide feedback, support, and guidance.

Propensity

People who have a clear understanding of their strengths are able to identify a purpose that aligns with their abilities.

Passion

Purpose is driven by an enthusiastic and unabated interest in a goal or idea.

prosocial benefits

Meaningful causes that go beyond the self facilitate a strong sense of purpose.

Purpose playbooks

What do I stand for? What are my guiding principles?

What makes me my best self?

What am I motivated to learn and master?

How can I make a meaningful impact?

How can I reflect, motivate, and act?

Who has offered me guidance in my purpose journey?