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Identity Growth in the Professions

Identity Growth in the Professions

Andrew G. Stricker, Todd Westhauser, David J. Lyle, Charles Christian Lowry, Travis S. Sheets
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 33
ISBN13: 9781522596790|ISBN10: 1522596798|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781522596806|EISBN13: 9781522596813
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9679-0.ch002
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Stricker, Andrew G., et al. "Identity Growth in the Professions." Recent Advances in Applying Identity and Society Awareness to Virtual Learning, edited by Andrew G. Stricker, et al., IGI Global, 2019, pp. 27-59. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9679-0.ch002

APA

Stricker, A. G., Westhauser, T., Lyle, D. J., Lowry, C. C., & Sheets, T. S. (2019). Identity Growth in the Professions. In A. Stricker, C. Calongne, B. Truman, & F. Arenas (Eds.), Recent Advances in Applying Identity and Society Awareness to Virtual Learning (pp. 27-59). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9679-0.ch002

Chicago

Stricker, Andrew G., et al. "Identity Growth in the Professions." In Recent Advances in Applying Identity and Society Awareness to Virtual Learning, edited by Andrew G. Stricker, et al., 27-59. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-9679-0.ch002

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Abstract

Identity theory and research offer important insights for helping to guide the development of professionals across the lifespan of service vital to the public's wellbeing. A developmental framework is introduced as a guide for professional identity growth along dimensions of cognitive and moral reasoning. The framework includes literacies, spanning the dimensions, associated with social intelligence, leadership, competencies, and mindsets. Insights from research are offered for supporting the use of the framework with developmental instruction of professionals to promote higher levels of identity growth and maturation associated with improved judgment and behavior. Instructional practices are also described for helping professionals transition effectively to higher growth levels for use by coaches, mentors, and instructors. The profession of arms is highlighted for illustrating and applying the developmental framework in the context of a profession.

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