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Self-socialization: a case study of a parachute child
Philip R Newman1, Barbara M Newman
1University of California, Los Angeles, USA. prn10@yahoo.com
Adolescence
|December 3, 2009
Summary
Self-socialization theory explains how individuals actively shape their lives. A case study shows personal agency and self-efficacy are key to overcoming obstacles and building a future self.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Self-socialization theory posits individuals actively direct their development.
- This involves self-reflection, future self-vision, goal-setting, and action.
Observation:
- A case study examined a "parachute child" demonstrating self-construction from a young age.
- The individual exhibited personal agency in overcoming challenges and resource identification.
Findings:
- A psychosocial model of self-socialization emerged from the case.
- This process involves a cycle of action, reflection, correction, and new actions after developmental disruption.
- Strong self-efficacy is crucial for achieving internalized values and goals.
Implications:
- Self-socialization highlights the active role individuals play in their own development.
- Understanding this process can inform interventions supporting personal agency and goal attainment.
- The findings contribute to theories of resilience and life-course development.
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