FYP Core Values & Skills Framework
Mapping Research-Based Skills to FYP's Mission
1. AGENCY
"People first. The power to create change lies within us."
Core Skills:
- Agency & Self-Efficacy
- Decision-making
- Initiative taking
- Resource mobilization
- Change-making confidence
- Boundary-Setting & Self-Advocacy
- Clear limit identification
- Assertive communication
- Need recognition
- Digital boundaries
- Resilience & Adaptive Coping
- Stress management
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility
- Growth mindset
2. AUTHENTICITY
"Being our true selves is revolutionary."
Core Skills:
- Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional recognition
- Personal triggers understanding
- Strengths awareness
- Body-mind connection
- Authentic Self-Expression
- Value identification
- Cultural pride
- Identity integration
- Creative expression
- Purpose & Meaning-Making
- Value clarification
- Goal setting
- Life narrative development
- Contribution orientation
3. COMPASSION
"All people are fundamentally kind."
Core Skills:
- Self-Compassion & Inner Kindness
- Self-acceptance
- Failure tolerance
- Inner dialogue
- Shame resilience
- Relationship Building & Social Connection
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Conflict transformation
- Community building
4. OPENNESS
"Knowledge is free. Transparency builds trust."
Core Skills:
- Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
- Information evaluation
- Digital discernment
- Analytical reasoning
- Knowledge sharing
- Cross-cultural communication
- Knowledge translation
- Resource accessibility
- Open collaboration
- Digital Well-being
- Tech-life balance
- Critical consumption
- Digital citizenship
- Online safety
5. FUN/JOY
"Joy is resistance. Humor connects us."
Core Skills:
- Creative Expression
- Playful exploration
- Artistic engagement
- Humor cultivation
- Celebration practices
- Community Joy-Building
- Group celebration
- Shared play
- Collective creativity
- Fun leadership
- Sustainable Happiness
- Joy practices
- Pleasure literacy
- Balance cultivation
- Party planning
Implementation Framework
Development Stages
- Foundation (Basic Skills)
- Self-awareness
- Basic boundaries
- Simple joy practices
- Growth (Intermediate Skills)
- Leadership (Advanced Skills)
- Systems thinking
- Movement building
- Joy cultivation
Progression by FYP Involvement Level
General Members:
- Basic self-awareness
- Simple boundaries
- Personal joy practices
Active Contributors:
- Cultural competence
- Digital well-being
- Community building
Core Team/Associates:
- Movement leadership
- Systems thinking
- Joy cultivation
Measurement & Support
Individual Level:
- Self-assessment tools
- Growth tracking
- Personal development plans
Community Level:
- Peer support systems
- Cultural resources
- Celebration practices
Movement Level:
- Impact metrics
- Community feedback
- Joy indicators