The development of an enduring commitment to service work

  1. Wendy Fischman1,
  2. Deborah A. Schutte2,
  3. Becca Solomon3,
  4. Grace Wu Lam4

Article first published online: 15 MAR 2002

DOI: 10.1002/cd.23

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New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

Special Issue: Supportive Frameworks for Youth Engagement

Volume 2001, Issue 93, pages 33–44, Autumn (Fall) 2001

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Fischman, W., Schutte, D. A., Solomon, B. and Lam, G. W. (2001), The development of an enduring commitment to service work. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2001: 33–44. doi: 10.1002/cd.23

Author Information

  1. 1

    Wendy Fischman manages the origins study of the Good Work Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

  2. 2

    Deborah A. Schutte is a doctoral candidate at Harvard Graduate School of Education and a researcher for the origins study of the Good Work Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

  3. 3

    Becca Solomon manages the Dedicated Young Professionals study of the Good Work Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

  4. 4

    Grace Wu Lam is a former researcher for the origins study of the Good Work Project, Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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  1. Issue published online: 15 MAR 2002
  2. Article first published online: 15 MAR 2002

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Abstract

The authors examine factors that motivate and sustain young professionals' commitment to those in need and discuss how individuals come to see service as their life's mission.

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