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A dialectical approach to theoretical integration in developmental-contextual identity research.
Jayson Seaman1, Erin Hiley Sharp2, Andrew D Coppens3
1Department of Kinesiology, University of New Hampshire.
Developmental Psychology
|November 3, 2017
Summary
Integrating major identity research traditions is key for future advances. This study assesses four traditions—identity status, eudaimonic identity, sociocultural theory, and narrative identity—proposing dialectical integration for new research questions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Identity Research
Background:
- Future identity research requires integrating diverse theoretical perspectives.
- Developmental-contextualism provides criteria for this integration: context, timing, and content of identity development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess four major identity research traditions (identity status, eudaimonic identity, sociocultural theory, narrative identity) using developmental-contextualism criteria.
- To propose a dialectical integration of these traditions to generate novel research questions.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of four major identity research traditions.
- Evaluation against developmental-contextualism criteria (context, timing, content).
- Proposal of dialectical integration and discussion of validity issues.
Main Results:
- Each tradition offers unique contributions to developmental-contextual identity research.
- Acknowledging tensions between traditions can stimulate new research avenues.
- Examples of research addressing integrated questions are provided.
Conclusions:
- Dialectical integration of identity research traditions is a promising approach.
- This integration can advance developmental-contextual identity research.
- Addressing validity is crucial for robust developmental-contextual research.
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