Table 3

Organization of themes

Research questionOrganization of themes
VirtueTheme
How do youth and caseworkers understand generosity, gratitude and hope?GratitudeEngagement with higher power
Generosity
  • Underlying motivation and youth culture

  • Awareness of being taken advantage and limitations

Hope
  • Guide in life and achieving goals

  • Hopelessness and survival – precursor to hope

What are the roles of these character virtues in the lives of opportunity youth?
  • Meaning-making of past experiences

  • Prosocial Engagement and Life Goals

How do opportunity youth envision incorporating the three-character virtues into programing focused on character education?
  • Diversity of instructors background

  • Recognize youths’ personal growth and involve them

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