How purpose meets impact
PSiX Blog
PSiX researchers brought new findings from The Contribution Project to the Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting in Toronto, sharing four presentations on how giving young people the chance to design their own community contributions shapes purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
PSiX Director Anthony Burrow spoke with CNN about a new Gallup report on Gen Z and purpose. He explains what the data reveals and why it signals opportunity for employers, educators, and anyone who works with young people.
The roadmap for PSiX in 2026 is exciting. During the latter part of 2025, PSiX and Purpose Commons laid the groundwork for on how we will propel purpose research forward. We have some exciting things on the horizon.
In the book, Burrow, Hill, and other scholars touch on historical purpose learnings and current research through the lens of various disciplines.
Kopko was on CNN International to discuss the impact of the Contribution Project.
Burrow discussed how those who particpated in the Contribution Project felt after making their contribution.
Dana Milbank from The Washington Post touches on the feelings of participants who made a contribution during The Contribution Project.
PSiX will use the grant to jump-start its efforts on its National Youth Purpose Survey.