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:

1. Agency & Self-Efficacy

• Decision-making
• Initiative taking
• Resource mobilization
• Change-making confidence

2. Boundary-Setting & Self-Advocacy

• Clear limit identification
• Assertive communication
• Need recognition
• Digital boundaries

3. Resilience & Adaptive Coping

• Stress management
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Growth mindset

2. AUTHENTICITY

"Being our true selves is revolutionary."

Core Skills:

1. Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence

• Emotional recognition
• Personal triggers understanding
• Strengths awareness
• Body-mind connection

2. Authentic Self-Expression

• Value identification
• Cultural pride
• Identity integration
• Creative expression

3. Purpose & Meaning-Making

• Value clarification
• Goal setting
• Life narrative development
• Contribution orientation

3. COMPASSION

"All people are fundamentally kind."

Core Skills:

1. Self-Compassion & Inner Kindness

• Self-acceptance
• Failure tolerance
• Inner dialogue
• Shame resilience

2. Relationship Building & Social Connection

• Active listening
• Empathy
• Conflict transformation
• Community building

4. OPENNESS

"Knowledge is free. Transparency builds trust."

Core Skills:

1. Critical Thinking & Media Literacy

• Information evaluation
• Digital discernment
• Analytical reasoning
• Knowledge sharing

2. Cultural Navigation & Code-Switching

• Cross-cultural communication
• Knowledge translation
• Resource accessibility
• Open collaboration

3. Digital Well-being

• Tech-life balance
• Critical consumption
• Digital citizenship
• Online safety

5. FUN/JOY

"Joy is resistance. Humor connects us."

Core Skills:

1. Creative Expression

• Playful exploration
• Artistic engagement
• Humor cultivation
• Celebration practices

2. Community Joy-Building

• Group celebration
• Shared play
• Collective creativity
• Fun leadership

3. Sustainable Happiness

• Joy practices
• Pleasure literacy
• Balance cultivation
• Party planning

Implementation Framework

Development Stages

1. Foundation (Basic Skills)

• Self-awareness
• Basic boundaries
• Simple joy practices

2. Growth (Intermediate Skills)

• Cultural navigation
• Digital well-being
• Community building

3. 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