Table 1 Positive psychological outcomes associated with personal growth
Outcomes | Definition |
|---|---|
Self-determination | Self-determination refers to an individual’s ability to make choices and exert control over one’s life [32]. Self-determination helps individuals meet basic needs related to autonomy (control over one’s life), competence (mastery) and relatedness (close relationships) [28]. |
Self-efficacy | Central to self-determination is self-efficacy, which refers to an individual’s beliefs about his/her ability to cope with challenges and be successful in specific situations [33]. |
Self-advocacy | Associated with self-determination, self-advocacy refers to “an individual’s ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert [one’s] own interest, desires, needs and rights” (p.1) [34]. |