A psychobiography of John F. Kennedy, Jr. : understanding his inner life, achievements, struggles, and courage / Joseph G. Ponterotto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ponterotto, Joseph G., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999--Psychology.

Kennedy, John F.

Kennedy, John F., Jr., 1960-1999.

Children of presidents--United States--Biography.

Children of presidents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (215 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Illinois : Charles C. Thomas, Publisher Ltd., 2019.

Summary:

This book represents a psychobiographical story of John F. Kennedy, Jr. It covers JFK Jr.'s search for identity and purpose, and the depths and vibrancy of his personality. The author approaches the life of JFK, Jr. as a psychologist and psychobiographer with the goal of understanding the workings of John's mind; his inner feelings, fears, hopes, and desires perhaps not visible on the surface. This book will be an insightful resource to address unanswered questions about JFK Jr.'s life and potential future had he lived a full life.

Contents:

Intro

A PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY OFJOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PERMISSIONS

CONTENTS

ILLUSTRATIONS

Part One THE DEATH AND LEGACY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

Chapter One WHY TELL THE STORY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.?

The Importance of Stories

THE PSYCHOBIOGRAPHICAL STORY

PUBLIC'S PERCEPTIONS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LIFE AND POTENTIAL FUTURE OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

Instinctual Reactions to Hearing the Name, John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Iconic Images and Photos of JFK Jr.

Physical Features and Personality

Kennedy Family Legacy and Mystique

Loss

Academics and Intelligence

Father and Mother

Career Interests and Loves

QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS LIFE ANDPOTENTIAL FUTURE CUT SHORT

Plane Accident

Politics and Public Service

Assassination of Father

Relationship with and Perceptions of His Father

Relationship with Sister Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, Mother Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

John's Inner Thoughts and Feelings, and Reflections on His Life

Chapter Two ANATOMY OF A LAST FLIGHT: A "PERFECT STORM" IN THE CRASH OF JFK JR.'S PIPER SARATOGA AIRCRAFT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1999

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1999

FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1999

A REFRAMING OF THE PERFECT STORM PLANE CRASH THEORY: A LINKED CHAIN OF PILOT ERRORS

Chapter Three JFK JR. IN PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CONTEXT

PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF JFK JR.

BRIEF THEORETICAL OVERVIEW

A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Attachment Theory

Models of Psychosocial Development

The Psychology of Fame

A Positive Psychology

Concentric Model of Theoretical Anchors

THE KENNEDY FAMILY AND ITS IRISH CATHOLIC TRADITIONS

MULTILAYERED CHRONOLOGICAL CHART GMLCCH METHODOLOGY

Part Two THE LIFE STORY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

Chapter Four INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD:LOSS, TRAUMA, AND INSTANT FAME.

THE EARLY YEARS

Jackie Kennedy's Mothering: Concerned with Safety Yet Fostering Independence

The Aristotle Onassis Years

Robert Chambers-A Fleeting Connection

John Loses his Stepbrother and Stepfather

SUMMARY: REFLECTIONS ON JOHN F. KENNEDY JR.'S EARLY PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Chapter Five HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE YEARS: FINDING MY IDENTITY

Defining Years at Brown University

SUMMARY: REFLECTIONS ON JOHN F. KENNEDY JR.'S PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT IN HIS TEENS AND EARLY 20S

Chapter Six EMERGING ADULTHOOD: LAW YEARS AND CAREER EXPLORATION

SUMMARY: REFLECTIONS OF JOHN F. KENNEDY JR.'S ONGOING PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING ADULTHOOD

Chapter Seven EARLY ADULTHOOD: RELATIONSHIP COMMITMENT AND SEARCH FOR CAREER NICHE

Contemplating Marriage to Carolyn

SUMMARY: REFLECTIONS ON JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.'S PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY ADULTHOOD

Part Three WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN IN THE LIFE OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR., AND CAROLYN BESSETTE KENNEDY?

Chapter Eight POSSIBLE PATHS FOR JFK JR.'S CAREER AND FAMILY

Challenges in Marriage

Chapter Nine A TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN BESSETTE KENNEDY

CAROLYN'S EARLY CHILDHOOD

Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Defining Character Traits of Carolyn

Finding Her Own Identity and Role in her Marriage and Considering a New Career

Finding Herself

Chapter Ten A MORE OBJECTIVE LOOK AT THE PERSONALITY AND LEADERSHIP STYLE OF JFK JR.

RATING JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.'S PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

Understanding the NEO Personality Inventory-3 (NEO PI-3), Observer Rating Form

Forming Descriptive Profiles

Progressive (Very High Openness to Experience and High Agreeableness)

Welcoming (High Agreeableness and High in Extraversion)

Creative Interactor (Very High Openness to Experience and High in Extraversion).

Easy-Going (Low in Neuroticism while High in Agreeableness)

Adaptive (Low in Neuroticism while Very High in Openness to Experience)

Well-Intentioned (High Agreeableness and Average in Conscientiousness)

Dreamer (Very High Openness to Experience and Average in Conscientiousness)

Upbeat Optimist (Low in Neuroticism and High in Extraversion)

Funlover (High in Extraversion and Average in Conscientiousness)

Relaxed (Low in Neuroticism and Average in Conscientiousness)

Comparing the Personality Profile of John F. Kennedy, Jr. to Six Former Presidents

JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.'S DEFINING CHARACTER STRENGTHS

WOULD JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR., HAVE BEEN A SUCCESSFUL POLITICAL LEADER

Part Four PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY, RESEARCH METHODS, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PROFILING THE LIFE OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

Chapter Eleven PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY IN UNDERSTANDING THE LIFE OFJOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FAME

Chapter Twelve RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PSYCHOBIOGRAPHY AS APPLIED TO JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR.

SELECTION OF THE RESEARCH SUBJECT AND WORKING TOWARD A BALANCED AND COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE

Selection of Appropriate Psychological Theories

Triangulation of Data Sources20

Integrating Document Sources

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN PROFILING THE LIFE OF JFK JR.

Informed Consent

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Review

EXTENDED NOTES

Title Page Opening Quotes

Preface

Part One The Death and Legacy of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Chapter One Why Tell the Story of John F. Kennedy, Jr.?

Chapter Two Anatomy of a Last Flight: A "Perfect Storm" in the Crash of JFK Jr.'s Piper Saratoga Aircraft

Chapter Three JFK Jr. in Psychological and Social Context

Part Two The Life Story.

Chapter Four Infancy and Childhood: Loss, Trauma, and Instant Fame

Chapter Five High School and College Years: Finding my Identity

Chapter Six Emerging Adulthood: Law Years and Career Exploration

Chapter Seven Early Adulthood: Relationship Commitmentand Search for Career Niche

Part Three What Could Have Been in the Life of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

Chapter Eight Possible Paths for JFK Jr.'s Career and Family

Chapter Nine A Tribute to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

Chapter Ten A More Objective Look at the Personality and Leadership Style of JFK Jr.

Part Four Psychological Theory, Research Methods, and Ethical Considerations in Profiling the Life of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Chapter Eleven Psychological Theory and the Life of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Chapter Twelve Research Methods and Ethical Considerations in Psychobiography as Applied to J.F.K., Jr.

Appendix ATTENDEES* AT THE WEDDING OF JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR., AND CAROLYN BESSETTE, SEPTEMBER 21, 1996, CUMBERLAND ISLAND, GEORGIA, U.S.A.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

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ISBN:

9780398092528

0398092524

OCLC:

1054265156