Possible selves (PS) are a personalized form of self-concept that represent the hopes, dreams, and fears that individuals hold and have held in the past, present, and future. See CFYS Director Dr. Anne Marshall's possible selves map, and research poster on possible selves with rural youth and families.
Youth without support from guardians are often expected to achieve full independence at age 19; transitional housing can help ease this transition into adulthood and ensure youths’ long-term stability and well-being.
Youth with Learning Disabilities risk heightened levels of unemployment and lower levels of career satisfaction. That said, there is a wealth of research to guide readers on how to address that reality.