청소년 자원봉사활동의 실태 및 효과에 관한 비교분석

Abstract

This study examined the realities and effects of volunteer work experience on adolescents. To accomplish the purpose of this study, the survey was conducted with 284 adolescents participating in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and 332 non-participating adolescents. The results of analysis indicated that adolescents participating in the PSCA reported an increased sense of social responsibility including cooperative spirit and altruistic identity, an increased sense of self-esteem, and an increased likelihood of improving career maturity and life satisfaction when compared to non-participating matched counterparts. These findings provide support for the notion that systematic and continuous volunteer work can provide adolescents with various benefits in their life. In conclusion, the results of this study proposed alternatives to improve youth volunteer work.