Agency can be defined as an individual's ability to influence the world. I would also add to this the ability to influence themselves.
So what goes into agency?
- Internal
- Self Efficacy
- Skills
- Reflection ??
- Critical Thinking ??
- Metacognition ??
- FLN
- Emotional Regulation
- Knowing Self
- Confidence
- Ability to take risks
- Empathy
- Intrinsic motivation -> Not extrinsic
- Resilience
- Intentionality
- Creativity
- Mental Health -> Compartmentalization
- Community / Environment ??
- Safety