Personal growth and personal development: Concepts clarified

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Irving ◽  
D. I. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development

A FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS’ ADAPTATION TO DIFFICULTIES AT HIGH EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Nailya R. Salikhova ◽  
◽  
Aida R. Fakhrutdinova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Social Community ◽  
Transition To Higher Education ◽  
Study Participants

Data from an empirical study aimed at identifying the difficulties faced by students in their transition to higher education, the overcoming of which is important for personal development, are presented in the article. The study participants (n=179) were asked to describe the difficulties of transition from school to University in the 1st year based on analysis of their autobiographical memory. The content analysis of texts allowed identifying the main themes and compiling a list of challenges, and then the frequency of occurrence of each of them was determined. According to the results, the most actual difficulties are the different aspects of integrating into the new social community due to sharp changes in the social environment during the transition from school to University. A big challenge is the need for self-organization in educational and everyday matters, planning and organizing your time. The third most frequently mentioned is learning difficulties, especially those related to mastering the material in the new educational environment. Problematic areas of adaptation to higher education that have not been previously reflected in the sources are the establishment of a common life in the dormitory, pressure from parents, the manifestation of their individuality, the increase in the length of classes and the pace of learning, romantic relationships and language barriers. The difficulties of the first examination session are much less frequently mentioned, and are more frequently mentioned when examining the current adaptation process. The results of the study can be used for the development and subsequent implementation of a system of practical measures aimed at helping students to adapt to the new environment and conditions. Such assistance to students in building a new way of life at a university, especially at an early stage of study, is necessary not only to improve the effectiveness of the educational process, but also to facilitate the processes of personal growth and development of students

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION OF GRIEVING FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEIR RESOCIALIZATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Olena Kostyuk ◽  
Olena Boychuk
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Social Activism ◽  
Negative Behavior ◽  
Psychological Science ◽  
Social Rehabilitation ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
National University

Abstract. Introduction. Personal development in competitive and adverseconditions gives us plenty of examples that show negative behavior andincapability of making peace between nations. The situation in the world todayconfirms the previous statement, Ukraine suffers more than many other countriesbecause of the powerful neighbor from the East who forces our country to accepthis conditions. The war in Eastern Ukraine is the consequence of this irrationaland atavistic tendency. We are the victims of the aggravation between twodialectic processes of social activism: disconnection (destructive situations, ATO,loss of a family member, family break up, heightened level of aggression in thecommunity) connection (constructive and creative appearances, adaptation inconditions of forced immigration, posttraumatic growth, resocialization afterovercoming trauma, tendency for reconciliation, personal growth in a newprofession).This is the reality that requires psychological science and practice to find quickand accurate answers because the goal is to save people's mental health in militaryand mobilization conditions.Purpose. The main goal of the research is to generalize the information aboutpsychological features of the people who have experienced loss. Also to spot thestages of women's post-loss resocialization and factors that have a positive impacton that resocialization.Methodology. The authors of this paper made research on the psychologicalfeatures of the people who have experienced loss due to military situation in theEast of Ukraine and who need psychotherapy to help the process ofresocialization. Conclusions. The facts stated in the paper that helped to analyze the situationwere received during work in the period of 2015-2018 at the center of psycho-social rehabilitation at National University of "Kyiv Mohyla Academy". 5370people have addressed to the center to get help during this period. 1414 of themhave gotten individual consultations, 3953 have participated in group therapies.

A Disruption in Personal Development: Using Appreciative Inquiry During the Pandemic to Identify Aspirations and Inspire Action

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Wendi Lord
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Device ◽  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Change ◽  
Self Service ◽  
Device Technology

During the pandemic, individuals became isolated and often unemployed, compounding the need for affordable, self-service content that facilitates personal growth and well-being. A journey of personal change which reinforces Appreciative Inquiry’s wholeness principle is being developed in a program that guides users in identifying aspirations and inspiring action towards them. Learners use mobile device technology to practice positive cognition and flourish.

The call of ambiguity: lingering over uncertainty as classroom practice

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cori Ann McKenzie ◽  
Geoff Bender
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
English Language ◽  
Disciplinary Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Support Students

Purpose This paper encourages teachers and scholars of English Language Arts to engage deliberately with literary ambiguity. Design/methodology/approach Through close attention to ambiguous moments in commonly taught texts, the essay argues that explicit attention to ambiguity can support four enduring goals in the field: fostering social justice, developing students’ personal growth, cultivating dispositions and skills for democracy and engendering disciplinary literacy skills. Findings The readings suggest the following: first, wrestling with ambiguities in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird may foster critical orientations needed in the fight for social justice; second, ambiguities in Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese may support students’ personal development; third, questions generated by Walter Dean Myers’ Monster invite readers to practice skills needed for democracy; finally, exploring divergent interpretations of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak may develop students’ disciplinary literacy skills. Originality/value In an era marked by standardization and accountability, it may be difficult for teachers and scholars to linger with literary ambiguity. By underscoring the instrumental potential of literary ambiguity, the essay illustrates why and how teachers might reject this status quo and embrace the indeterminacy of literary ambiguity.

scholarly journals Modelo de minería de datos para el análisis de la productividad y crecimiento personal en las mujeres emprendedoras: el caso de la Asociación las Rosas

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (26) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Carlos Javier Martínez Moncaleano ◽  
Ofelia Palencia Fajardo
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Classification Models ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Las Mujeres

The research objective was to implement appropriate data mining techniques in the analysis of a social enterprise, considering the question: what are the most appropriate classification models to evaluate the productivity and personal growth of the entrepreneurs of Association las Rosas? Considering social learning related to business growth and personal development. A survey based in systematized information on the characterization of the business and personal development of the sample was taken as a basis; The first model made it possible to establish that productivity was determined by aspects such as the amount of debts that finance the undertakings, as well as the type of financing thereof. The second model established that female entrepreneurs perceive their personal growth and development will take place in the long term.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC -PRACTICAL CONFERENCE AS A FORM OF EDUCATION AND OF VOCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS ON PRODUCTION PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY DENTAL STUDENTS

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
Т. Еловикова ◽  
T. Elovikova ◽  
Я. Ещенко ◽  
J. Eschenko
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Scientific Conference ◽  
Preventive Dentistry ◽  
Production Practice ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Scientific Practical ◽  
Development Of Students ◽  
Practical Conference

<p>Participate and deliver presentations at the Scientific Conference of dentists at the time of production practices on preventive dentistry helps create conditions for selfeducation, self-realization in professional vocational and personal growth.</p>

scholarly journals The need for professional and personal mentorship in modern society

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Marianna M. Korenkova
Keyword(s):  
Expert Opinion ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
Personal Trainers ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
Fast Pace

Due to large scale transformations in modern society, serious changes have occurred in the lifestyle of Russian people. Said changes have affected both the material and the moral-value side of modern life. This article examines the recently established trend towards following expert opinion when making choices and decisions, both when it comes to the consumer and the professional aspect of the life of young and middle-aged Russians. An increased amount of information and a fast pace of living have increased professional and personal requirements when it comes to employment or joining a social group – including a family – which leads to an increased demand for expert opinion and consulting services. Additionally, this article examines styles and means of personal development as new social practices in modern society. The understanding of development as being a natural and spontaneous process gives way to a new approach towards personality formation as being a process of orderly and systematic development, it being a result of intentional adherence to expert opinion and attending various training seminars aimed at personal and professional growth. This article gives a short analysis of websites which offer consulting services in various fields of personal and professional life, while also evaluating premises and means of creating motivation for resorting to paid expert services in the field of personal growth, as well as the effectiveness of the services being offered. The author comes to the conclusion that there is relatively high demand for those consulting services offered by personal growth coaches, bloggers who cover the subject, personal trainers at gyms, leading YouTube channels, and opinion leaders on social media. Despite there not being a way to verify the results of these services, they still remain quite popular. Personal mentorship, having a personal trainer, coach, mentor, therapist or spiritual father is regarded by a certain group of the population to be an essential part of their lives, and is even elevated to being something of prestige.

Professional and Personal Growth of Teachers in Institutions of General Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-41
Author(s):  
Чекмарева ◽  
T. Chekmareva ◽  
Шарай ◽  
N. Sharay ◽  
Романова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Managerial Decisions

The article presents organizational and pedagogical conditions of professional and personal development of teachers in the process of clusterization (creation of educational complexes) of educational institutions. The accent is made on the diagnostics of teachers’ professional and personal development and following managerial decisions that providelearnercentered approach in the system of adults’ education.

scholarly journals Shouldering the Burden of Evidence-Based Practice: The Experiences of Physiotherapists Partaking in a Community of Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Karen McCreesh ◽  
Louise Larkin ◽  
Jeremy Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

The study aim was to elicit the motivators, barriers, and benefits of participation in a Community of Practice (CoP) for primary care physiotherapists. We used a qualitative approach using semistructured interviews. The participants were twelve physiotherapists partaking in a newly formed Shoulder CoP. A desire for peer support was the strongest motivator for joining, with improving clinical practice being less apparent. Barriers to participation included time and work pressures and poor research skills. The structure of the CoP, in terms of access to meetings and the provision of preparation work and deadlines for the journal clubs, was reported to be a facilitator. Multiple benefits ensued from participation. The role of teamwork was emphasised in relation to reducing isolation and achieving goals. The majority of participants reported positive clinical practice changes in terms of improved patient education, increased confidence, and availability of new resources. All participants reported some element of personal growth and development, in particular in their evidence-based practice skills. The results provide support for the use of CoPs as a means of continuing professional development for physiotherapists in the workplace, as significant benefits are gained in terms of evidence-based practice (EBP), patient care, and therapist personal development.

scholarly journals Impact of internship programs on professional and personal development of business students: a case study from Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadia Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Measurement Analysis ◽  
Internship Programs ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis study aims to evaluate the impact of internship programs on the professional as well as on personal development and skills of business students in Pakistan. The data of the study consisted of 800 undergraduating business students of 4-year degree programs from 15 universities of Pakistan. The study used structured questionnaire (35 close-ended questions assessed using 5-point Likert scale) comprised of six parts: Part I: Demographic information, Part II: Reasons for participation in internship, and Part III to VI: Assessment of information related to professional and personal growth and skills. The study employed descriptive analysis to evaluate demographic information and central tendencies of the responses. Furthermore, scale measurement analysis is used to check distribution normality of study data and reliability of the questionnaire. The results of the study depict the impact of internship programs on the professional and personal growth and skills of the business students of Pakistan.

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