emerging adults theory and identity development
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Emerging Adults Theory and Identity Development. Diane J. Wolter, Ph.D. APCA Indianapolis March 31, 2014. APA continuing education credits. Accuracy and utility of information Basis of statements Limitations of content Severe and most common risks Conflict of interest statement. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
EMERGING ADULTS THEORY AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
Diane J. Wolter, Ph.D.APCA IndianapolisMarch 31, 2014
APA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITSAccuracy and utility of informationBasis of statementsLimitations of contentSevere and most common risks
Conflict of interest statement
IDENTITY DEVELOPMENTOutline Identity development theories Emerging Adults Examples from study Meg Jay’s “Defining Decade” Discussion
CHICKERING AND REISSERVectors Developing competence Managing emotions Moving through autonomy toward
interdependence Developing mature interpersonal
relationships Establishing identity Developing purpose Developing integrity
CHICKERING AND REISSERDeveloping competence intellectual competence physical and manual skills interpersonal competenceManaging emotions the ability to recognize and accept emotions,
and to appropriately express and control them
CHICKERING AND REISSERMoving through autonomy toward
interdependence This vector is characterized by increased
emotional independence Developing mature interpersonal relationships Developing intercultural and interpersonal
tolerance as well as an appreciation of differences
CHICKERING AND REISSERDeveloping purpose Includes establishing clear vocational
goals, making commitments to specific personal interests and activities as well as interpersonal commitments
Developing integrity Includes three sequential but
overlapping stages: humanizing values, personalizing values, and developing congruence
CHICKERING AND REISSEREstablishing identity Builds on each of the tasks accomplished in
the other vectors
MARCIAForeclosure Students commit to an identity without exploring their options Identity diffusion Students have not explored, have certainly not committed, and may have little interest in exploring or making decisions about their lives
MARCIAMoratorium Students are actively exploring alternatives,
although they have not made a commitment Identity achievement Have overcome their identity crises, explored
alternatives in moratorium, and made commitments to identity
SAMPSON & PETERSONCareer Development Cycle Engage Understand Explore Evaluate Act Reflect
EMERGING ADULTSJeffrey Jensen Arnett Background Development
EMERGING ADULTSFive “features” The age of instability The most self-focused age The age of feeling in-between The age of possibilities The age of identity exploration
EMERGING ADULTSCurrent state:National Association (biennial conferences—six)
New Journal
DESCRIPTION OF STUDYPurposeParticipantsMethodologyData analysis
SUBJECTSPam—physical therapy, has already chosen PT
program, next six years planned out Dancer, needed physical therapy
SUBJECTSKelly—loves fish Asked for an aquarium for eighth birthday
SUBJECTSAbbi—baby doctor Likes babies, doctors make good money
DISCUSSIONWhat facets of identity development do these students display?
What might be some challenges or advantages of each student’s situation, and what is our role in helping them move forward?
Have you encountered students like these?
MEG JAY“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter, and how to Make the Most of Them Now” Your twenties are a time for exploring Don’t get “serious” about life until 30
QUESTIONS?