Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration

Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration

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Main Author: Akrivou, Kleio
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK 2008
Subjects:
Organizational Behavior
Self-Integration
Self-Complexity
Differentiation-Integration
Self-Ideal Congruence
Self-Integrating Process
Adaptive Flexibility
Integrative Learning
Self-Concept Structure
Adult Development
Leadership Development
Experiential Learning Theory
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1214318290
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-case12143182902021-08-03T05:32:54Z Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration Akrivou, Kleio Organizational Behavior Self-Integration Self-Complexity Differentiation-Integration Self-Ideal Congruence Self-Integrating Process Adaptive Flexibility Integrative Learning Self-Concept Structure Adult Development Leadership Development Experiential Learning Theory <p>This study explores the relationship between self-integration, self-complexity, and integrative learning. Drawing from constructivist adult ego development theorists (Kegan, 1994; Loevinger, 1976; 1988; Lahey et al. 1988; Perry, 1999; Piaget, 1962; Rogers, 1951) the definition of self-integration emphasizes a person’s transformation in epistemology and meaning making, underlying both psycho-social and cognitive maturation. Building on post-conventional constructivist adult ego development theory (Cook-Greuter, 1999; Johnson, 2000; Kegan, 1994; Lahey, 1986) this is one of the first empirical explorations of self-integration, operationally defined as two variables, capturing a conventional and a post-conventional component. Important work in this area has been theoretical.</p><p>Self-integration is operationalized as (1) self-ideal congruence, as measured by Higgins (1985; 1987 ;) and as defined in intentional change theory (Boyatzis and Akrivou, 2006), and (2) self-integrating process, as captured by a newly developed direct response measure based on post-conventional constructivist theory. Self-complexity is operationally defined as the numbers of self-aspects that a person utilizes to represent his/her self internally (Linville, 1987). Integrative learning is measured as adaptive flexibility, the ability for systematic variability in a person’s response to different environmental needs (Kolb, 1984).</p><p>Based on quantitative research methods, overall findings from data collected from 198 adults in management and professional roles confirmed the hypotheses that self complexity is positively related to both measures of integration (self-ideal congruence and self-integrating process), and integrative learning is positively related to the second measure of integration. Age, a control, is positively related to the second measure of integration. Findings support operationalization of self-integration as two distinct variables, being – to my knowledge – the first empirical testing of relevant post-conventional ego development theory.</p><p>This study adds to theories on constructivist adult development (Cook-Greuter, 1999; Kegan, 1994; Lahey, 1986; Lahey et al. 1988; Loevinger, 1976; 1988; Perry, 1999; Piaget, 1962; Rogers, 1951, 1961;), self-concept structure (Campbell et al., 2003; Higgins, 1987; Linville, 1985; 1987), experiential learning (Kolb, 1984) and intentional change (Boyatzis, 2006) theories. It adds to theory of leadership, professional and personal development. This study informs applications in organizational practice that aiming in integrating the individual and the organization (Argyris, 1964; Doherty et al., 2007) leadership development and executive coaching.</p> 2008-06-24 English text Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1214318290 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1214318290 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Organizational Behavior
Self-Integration
Self-Complexity
Differentiation-Integration
Self-Ideal Congruence
Self-Integrating Process
Adaptive Flexibility
Integrative Learning
Self-Concept Structure
Adult Development
Leadership Development
Experiential Learning Theory
spellingShingle Organizational Behavior
Self-Integration
Self-Complexity
Differentiation-Integration
Self-Ideal Congruence
Self-Integrating Process
Adaptive Flexibility
Integrative Learning
Self-Concept Structure
Adult Development
Leadership Development
Experiential Learning Theory
Akrivou, Kleio
Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration
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title Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration
title_short Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration
title_full Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration
title_fullStr Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration
title_full_unstemmed Differentiation and Integration in Adult Development: The Influence of Self Complexity and Integrative Learning on Self Integration
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