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[Self-discovery and self-realisation in occupational life].
1Institut für Arbeits- und Sozialmedizinische Allergiediagnostik, Bad Salzuflen.
Versicherungsmedizin
|March 31, 2012
Summary
Self-discovery, a lifelong maturation process, fuels motivation from infancy through adulthood. Career success enhances this drive, while monotonous work or unemployment can diminish it, impacting productivity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Developmental Psychology
Context:
- Self-discovery and self-realization emerge during infancy and juvenile socialization.
- The drive for self-realization influences motivation throughout adolescence and adult working life.
Purpose:
- To explore the developmental trajectory and motivational impact of self-realization across the lifespan.
- To examine how occupational experiences affect the impulse for self-realization.
Summary:
- The drive for self-realization begins in infancy and shapes motivation throughout life.
- Career success strengthens this drive, whereas monotonous work or unemployment can lead to its decline.
- A diminished drive for self-realization in occupational settings can reduce work task engagement and overall productivity.
Impact:
- Understanding the dynamics of self-realization can inform strategies for maintaining motivation in the workplace.
- Recognizing factors that influence self-realization is crucial for career development and psychological well-being.
- This research highlights the link between personal growth, occupational engagement, and sustained productivity.
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