Theories Reflecting My Personal Experience and Life Development

1989 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clayton P. Alderfer
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Historical Period ◽  
Developmental Tasks ◽  
Life Stages ◽  
Human Motivation ◽  
Similarities And Differences

Social science theories are expressive acts by their authors, and thus reflect their authors' life experiences and developmental tasks. Maslow's theory of human motivation and Alderfer's conception of existence, relatedness, and growth (ERG) needs are frameworks accounting for the same phenomena. An alternative to Maslow's formulation, ERG theory was presented during a later historical period than its predecessor, and at an earlier stage of its author's life. In this autobiographical account, the author describes his childhood and adolescent origins and the events that led him to formulate ERG theory, examines the life stages at which he and Maslow developed their theories, and discusses how aspects of the authors' lives might account for similarities and differences in their conceptual products.

PECULIARITIES OF LIGHT FUNCTIONING IN MODERN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-260
Author(s):  
Yatsiv M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sacred Space ◽  
Light Environment ◽  
Historical Period ◽  
Religious Ritual ◽  
Modern Greek ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Lighting Systems ◽  
Catholic Churches ◽  
The Temple

In each historical period, light played an important mystical role in the creation of the sacred space of the temple, and was and is an integral part of religious ritual. Light is an architectural phenomenon, the formative and communicative element of the spatial structure of the temple, the most important factor in the perception of space and layout of the temple. The subject of the analysis contained in the article is the light environment in the space of modern churches of Ukraine. An analysis of the functions of light in churches is made on the example of recently built iconic Greek Catholic temples. The peculiarities of the distribution of natural and artificial light in the space of modern churches, the similarities and differences in the organization of the light environment, as compared to the historical temples, have been revealed. The influence of the light on the architectonics of temples and the visual perception of their object environment, on the formation of the corresponding mystical mood and sacred atmosphere is defined. The values and functions of electric lighting in the structure of the light environment of the temple, the directions of development of electric lighting systems due to the expansion of their utilitarian and decorative functions are determined.

Aspiring Feminist and Social Science Progressive, 1908–1912

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Muncy
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Science ◽  
York City ◽  
Wage Gap ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Electoral Politics ◽  
Columbia University ◽  
Graduate Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Specific Shape

This chapter details events in Josephine Roche's life from 1908 to 1912. Shortly after graduating from Vassar, Roche pursued graduate study at Columbia University in New York City. Her courses and life experiences in New York built directly on the foundation laid by her undergraduate education. Her studies deepened her understanding of the social sciences and gave her feminism more specific shape as she sought explanations for prostitution and what scholars would later call the “gender wage gap.” The longing to be part of the rough and tumble of electoral politics perhaps also gave greater urgency to Roche's work for women's suffrage in New York. On behalf of the cause, she made speeches on street corners, marched in parades, and organized debates at Greenwich House.

Francis Galton on twins, heredity and social class

2001 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID BURBRIDGE
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Social Mobility ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Monozygotic Twins ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Relative Strength ◽  
Modern Concept ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Francis Galton

In 1875 Francis Galton was the first to study twins as a test of the relative strength of heredity and environment. This paper examines Galton's work on twins, using his surviving working papers. It shows that his enquiry was larger and more systematic than previously realized. Galton issued several hundred questionnaires to parents of twins, with the aim of establishing how far the similarities and differences between twins were affected by their life experiences. The paper also discusses Galton's study in relation to his understanding of the physiology of twinning and his theory of heredity. The modern concept of monozygotic twins had not yet been established, and the similarity between Galton's work and modern twin studies should not be overstated. While Galton's work was important as a pioneering study, in some respects his conclusions went beyond his evidence. The paper finally examines whether Galton's twin studies influenced his position on the links between social class, heredity and social mobility, and surveys the evidence for his views on these issues.

The Significant Life Experiences (SLEs) of Humane Educators

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacquie Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Significant Life ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Significant Life Experiences

AbstractThis study provides evidence of the significant life experiences (SLEs), which influence advocates for nonhuman animals to develop sensitivity toward animals. Thirty-nine humane educators participated in an online survey. Findings indicate that having a relationship with a companion animal in adulthood is the most important life experience, followed by having a childhood experience with an animal, being exposed to a positive role model in childhood, and reading about animals and animal issues. The study did not find age and gender related differences in life experiences. This paper compares the results from this study to two previous studies. The first study examined the SLEs of animal advocate leaders through analysis of autobiographies, biographies, oral histories, and written interviews. The second study examined the SLEs of animal rescuers through an open-ended survey. This paper discusses similarities and differences among these three groups.

Death at the End of the 20th Century: Individual Processes and Developmental Tasks in Old Age

2002 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Röcke ◽  
Katie E. Cherry
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Developmental Tasks ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
The Past ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

In this article, we address the topic of death from historic and contemporary perspectives. In the first section, we describe the changes in life expectancy, personal experience, and public awareness of death that have occurred over the past century. In the next section, we examine the impact these changes have had on the mastery of the two developmental tasks in adulthood, acceptance of one's own mortality and coping with the death of a spouse. We describe select findings from the literature on attitudes, fear or acceptance of death, and grief processes. Implications for research, practice, and social change are considered.

scholarly journals Simone in Australia by A. Cheng

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Pow
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Young Girl ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Australian Region ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The University ◽  
Reading To Children ◽  
Illustrated Book

Cheng, Ardis. Simone in Australia.  Paper Bear, 2016.Once in a while you find a book that your children will not stop asking you to read to them. Meet Simone in Australia.  This delightfully illustrated book by Ardis Cheng, a local Calgarian author currently residing in Melbourne Australia - leaves nothing out. On each of the pages of Simone’s adventure with Jack, there is a new visual delight.  The story takes us through the different flora and fauna of the Australian region Jack calls home; we meet spiders in Jack's house, adventure down to the beach and enjoy the tiny fairy penguins.  The illustrations of animals of Australia including the kookaburra, echidna and wombat are a favorite page in our house.  Simone, is a delightful young girl who is visiting her friend Jack. Throughout story Jack and Simone are given the challenge of explaining similarities and differences between Jack’s home and Simone’s.  The book does an amazing job of highlighting what travel is for.  To learn about new places and people.  Often in the story, Simone will mention what she used to and while Jack teaching her about his home.  This contrast is done very well, and makes sure to never state one is better -- just that they are different. Simone in Australia is also lovely way of explaining travel to children in a manner that allows them to understand how new and different can also be exciting, challenging and fun to share with a friend.  This is a beautifully illustrated book that is great to read to children and children just starting to read themselves. It would be great addition to any personal or elementary school library.Highly Recommended: 4 stars out of 4Reviewer: Virginia PowVirginia is a Public Services Librarian at the Humanities and Social Science Library at the University of Alberta.  When not reading to children, she enjoys being outdoors, running and stand up paddle boarding.

scholarly journals Personal Experienced: An Exploration of Better Life Education Based on Goal Orientation

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (S1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Fengmei Cao
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Direct Perception ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Experience Education ◽  
Life Education ◽  
Scientific Life

Mr. Xingzhi Tao once presented that the life we are experiencing is the education we received. To live a healthy life is to get a healthy education and to live a scientific life is to get a scientific education. The core concept is to experience education personally through life experiences. As mentioned in the Guide that children's learning ability should be improved through personal experience, direct perception, and practical exploration, which shows the importance of personal experience in life education. On the basis of goal-oriented exploration, this article conducted a research on children's personal life and education experiences, which focusing on children's real needs, considering the learners, establishing reasonable expectations of children's development, providing various development opportunities in life. And then support children to experience, perceive, manipulate, express, and perform, so as to promote them to make progress in reflections throughout the practical experience.

Generational styles in oral storytelling

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Annette Gerstenberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Group ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Autobiographical Narratives ◽  
Natural Manner ◽  
Oral Storytelling ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Tertium Comparationis ◽  
Experimental Narrative

Abstract When it comes to autobiographical narratives, the most spontaneous and natural manner is preferable. But neither individually told narratives nor those grounded in the communicative repertoire of a social group are easily comparable. A clearly identifiable tertium comparationis is mandatory. We present the results of an experimental ‘Narrative Priming’ setting with French students. A potentially underlying model of narrating from personal experience was activated via a narrative prime, and in a second step, the participants were asked to tell a narrative of their own. The analysis focuses on similarities and differences between the primes and the students’ narratives. The results give evidence for the possibility to elicit a set of comparable narratives via a prime, and to activate an underlying narrative template. Meaningful differences are discussed as generational and age related styles. The transcriptions from the participants that authorized the publication are available online.

Cityscapes of Violence in Karachi

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Oral History ◽  
Constitutive Relation ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Religious Movements ◽  
Political Commentary ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The City

This book enlists some controversies that understanding, writing about and publishing on violence in Karachi entails. It brings into conversation some prominent academics—including anthropologists and political scientists—journalists, writers and activists. This diverse coalition provokes shifts away from recursive academic and media scripts of the city toward a different “counter-public” of cultural and political commentary, as the contributors critically unpack the constitutive relation of violence to personal experience and also seek to create new understandings that are tentatively shared. The approach to counterpublicking is organized around three overlapping schema. These are: social science and ethnography; epochal or historical transformation; and oral history and personal memoir. Drilling down into Karachi’s city neighborhoods, the chapters examine ways violence is textured locally and citywide into protest drinking, social and religious movements, class and cosmopolitanism, gang wars, the fractured lives of militants, press censorship and the effects on journalists, uncertain continuua between state political and individual madness, and ways the painful shattering of some worlds produces dreams of others. While the individual chapters each provide fresh insights, the collective ethics of rewriting, rethinking or cajoling Karachi’s landscape into other forms is more dynamic and unclear, and one being worked out in public. Chapters are by Nadeem F. Paracha, Laurent Gayer, Zia Ur Rehman, Nida Kirmani, Nichola Khan, Oskar Verkaaik, Arif Hasan, Razeshta Sethna, Asif Farrukhi, Kausar S. Khan, Farzana Shaikh, and Kamran Asdar Ali. Collectively, they comprise a singular and important contribution for all those spirited to understand what went wrong with Karachi.

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