Results
Does Our Training Work?
In a word, yes. We measure its impact using both testimonials and numbers, and it's substantial.
How Many?
We offer classes and workshops for students and staff at UConn as well as the general public. Each year, more people hear about us and want to participate in our program. To date, we've trained 459 people.
Testimonials
“When I first entered college, I felt like a kid facing a daunting decision: choosing a major and mapping out a singular path for my future. Being so young and inexperienced, this process often left me feeling confined and unsure about my choices. This class opened my eyes to the fact that we are never limited to just one path in life. The Life Purposes Lab encouraged us to take actionable steps towards living a more purposeful life. It wasn't just about contemplating our dreams; we were empowered to turn those dreams into reality, living everyday more purposefully.” Riley
“If you are curious about further understanding yourself, empathizing with others, and establishing your legacy, then the Life Purpose Lab is the place for you. This supportive team encourages you to think, collaborate, and reproduce material outside of your comfort zone. Thus far, I have learned from my peers, forged lasting relationships, and reflected on my personal and academic interests in unimaginable ways. Whether you are hesitant or excited to break new ground, this space is inviting for all who visit." Keshav
“Applying to work with the Life Purpose Lab was one of the best decisions that I made as a student at UConn. Working with Dr. Wright and the team helped me learn so much about myself and my priorities, and going forward I feel very well equipped to navigate the world around me with clarity of purpose. I am so grateful to have had this experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.” Irene
“For me, life’s purpose was traditionally thought of as this holy grail of fulfillment, exclusively achievable at some point deep into my life. Dr. Wright’s work on purpose helped me make this abstract idea concrete, and provided me with actionable information. I’ve come to understand what purpose is, where I find it in my life, and how I can obtain more of it. His work has proved to be a foundational pillar upon which I have decided to shape my life around moving forward.” Brady
By The Numbers
We measure purpose levels before and after the training.
One of our questions asks:
"How confident are you that you've discovered a satisfying life purpose?"
Looking at the graph, you can see how much the training helps people
Other questions ask participants to rate the following from 1-10:
"I understand my life purpose"
"How happy do I feel?"
"How satisfied am I with my life these days?"
Our training, again, has a substantial effect on purpose... and it lasts over time
It also has a moderate increase of both happiness and life satisfaction. 🙂
465 Participants...
have been trained by us
87% of Participants...
report an increase in understanding their life purpose after our training
1.1 Standard Deviations...
is the effect size of our program. (This is very large)
Technical Details
- All data drawn from the 8-hour training program
- Two-wave data above based on 168 participants, three-wave data based on 79 participants
- 1.1 standard deviation is based on Meaningfulness Subscale of the Claremont Purpose Scale
- Three-wave analyses based on separate items from the Harvard Flourishing Scale
- All treatment effects are highly statistically significant