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Sponsored by the Werklund Foundation, the University of Calgary’s Division of Applied Psychology conducted an independent evaluation of the effectiveness Rapport’s Teen Leadership Breakthrough™ course. Seventy-seven students participated in the six-month study. The study involved psychological measurements at four stages, and the results demonstrated improved and sustained results in emotionally intelligent behavior, a greater capacity to attain goals and grow in competence, improved self-confidence, adaptability, social awareness and interpersonal understanding, and increased understanding of feelings and emotions.
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Intrapersonal Emotional Quotient
The students who attended Teen Leadership Breakthrough had significant growth in intrapersonal understanding, this is also known as self-regard, self-expression, and assertiveness. One participant said, “I learned that it is important to believe in what you think and be confident in what you are saying.”
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Self-Concept Competence Domain
The students who attended Teen Leadership Breakthrough showed significant growth in competence. That is, they demonstrated a greater capacity to attain goals and function within their environment. |
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Self-Concept Affect Domain
The students who attended Teen Leadership Breakthrough also had growth in affective understanding, feelings toward self and others, as related to behaviors. One student said, “It made me more courageous because I had to not only trust other people but also go out of my comfort zone and still be strong.” |
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