Possible selves : theory, research and applications / Curtis Dunkel and Jennifer Kerpelman, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dunkel, Curtis.

Kerpelman, Jennifer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self.

Self-perception.

Identity (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The concept of possible selves, first brought to life only a short time ago by Hazel Markus and Paula Nurious (1986) has grown into an exciting stream of research. Scholars have examined possible selves with regard to a host of adolescent outcomes, including academic achievement, school persistence, career expectations, self-esteem, delinquency, identity development and altruistic behaviours. Adults' possible selves have been associated with parenthood, physical and mental health, self-esteem, motivation, professional roles, coping and ageing. In addition, gender and ethnicity have been addressed in a number of possible selves studies. Educationally, what has been learned about possible selves offers a unique and viable approach to helping adolescents learn ways to identify and work toward attainable self-goals in the academic and career domains. Possible Selves: Theory, Research and Application represents a sample of the current research being conducted in the area of possible selves. perspectives, and to collectively illustrate some of the different ways that possible selves are being conceptualised, empirically examined and used in interventions.

Contents:

Preface / Jennifer L. Kerpelman, Curtis S. Dunkel

Foreword / Hazel R. Markus

Temporal comparisons, identity, and motivation : the relation between past, present, and possible future selves / Erin J. Strahan, Anne E. Wilson

The possible selves of diverse adolescents : content and function across gender, race and national origin / Daphna Oyserman, Stephanie Fryberg

Possible selves in adult development : linking theory and research / Leslie D. Frazier, Karen Hooker

Gender and possible selves / Michele Knox

Possible selves, fantasy distortion, and the anticipated life history : exploring the role of the imagination in social cognition / Harry G. Segal

Identity health, stress, and support : profiles of transition to motherhood among high risk adolescent girls / Paula S. Nurius ... [et al.]

Possible selves in the lives of adult women : a short-term longitudinal study / Kristine Anthis

Possible selves as joint projects / Sheila K. Marshall, Richard A. Young, José F. Domene

Using Q methodology to study possible selves / Jennifer L. Kerpelman

Possible selves as mechanisms of change in therapy / Curtis S. Dunkel, Daniel Kelts, Brian Coon

Enhancing student motivation through the pursuit of possible selves / Michael F. Hock, Donald D. Deshler, Jean B. Schuamker.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61209-137-7

OCLC:

727952103