Abstract: This study, the second part of a four-part dissertation, investigated the self-perception of leadership skills of eight female student leaders, four in middle adolescence and four in late adolescence from Metro Manila, Philippines, using the multiple case study approach. Four were from sectarian schools, and four were from non-sectarian schools. Results show three major themes: inclusive and strategic, a sense of purpose, and fairness. Younger participants' responses are more inclined toward a sense of purpose, while older participants' responses reflect more themes of inclusivity and strategy. Moreover, sectarian participants shared responses that reflected more sense of purpose.....
Key Word: Female Youth Leadership, Leadership in Schools, Female Adolescent Development, Positive Development, Youth Leadership Skills, Leadership Identity
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