schlossberg’s transition theory
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Schlossberg’s Transition Theory. Jim Badger, Courtney Smith, Nick Hoover. Outline. History & Background of Theory Adult Development Theory What is a Transition? 3 Types of Transition 3 Adaptations 4 Factors for Coping Questionnaire & Group Discussions SAHE Applications. Schlossberg. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Schlossberg’s Transition Theory
Jim Badger, Courtney Smith, Nick Hoover
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Outline History & Background of Theory
Adult Development Theory
What is a Transition? 3 Types of Transition 3 Adaptations 4 Factors for Coping
Questionnaire & Group Discussions SAHE Applications
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Schlossberg
Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg Bernard College, 1951
B.A. Sociology Teachers College, Columbia University, 1961
Ed.D Counseling University of Maryland
Professor Emeritus Department of Counseling and Personnel Services
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History of the Theory
“A model for analyzing human adaptation” in The Counseling Psychologist, 1981
Revised in 1989 and 1995
Influenced by Erickson, Chickering, and several others
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Adult Development
Perspectives: Contextual (impact of org on person)
Developmental (age, stage, domain)
Life Span (evaluate life experiences)
Transitional (cultural & social norms)
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The Theory Transition:
Any event or non-event that results in changed relationships, routines, assumptions and/or roles
Positive or Negative
Perception is key
The transition must be analyzed
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Relevance
Insight into factors related to transition the individual, the environment & the
magnitude of the impact
Strategies to assist the transitioner
Learn of support available for coping Learn to cope with life & the inevitable
transitions
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3 Types of Transition
1st Type
Anticipated transition: Occur predictably
Examples of college student anticipated transition?
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Anticipated Transitions
Graduation From College, Living Situation (move)
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3 Types of Transition
2nd Type
Unanticipated transition: Not predictable or scheduled
Examples of college student unanticipated transition?
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Unanticipated Transitions
Deaths, Break-ups, Social Tragedies
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3 Types of Transition
3rd Type
Nonevents: Expected transitions that don’t occur
4 categories of non-events
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Nonevents con’t Personal: individual aspirations Ripple: experienced because of a
nonevent of someone close Resultant: caused by an event Delayed: anticipation of an event that
might still happen -nonevents deal with probability and
not so much possibility (event has to be likely to occur
Examples of nonevent transitions?
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Job Offer, Promotion, Personal Life Milestones (marriage, children)
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Group Activity & Discussion
Case Studies What kind of transition(s) for Amanda? For Jacob? For Pat?
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Context and Impact
Context- one’s own relationship to the transition and the setting Work Personal Relationships
Impact- degree to which the transition alters daily life
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Transition Process Growth or decline, occurs over a period of time Series of phases including moving in, moving
through, and moving out Effectiveness in coping depends on “assets” &
“liabilities” Four Factors that influence coping, The 4 S’s
Situation Self Support Strategies
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Situation
Trigger (what caused the transition)
Timing (social view of, is it on time or not? Good or bad?)
Control (what aspects of transition can the individual control? The transition itself or their reaction?)
Role change (has their role changed? Is it good/gain or bad/loss?)
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Situation con’t Duration (permanent, temporary, or
unknown?)
Previous experience w/ similar transition (able to cope before?)
Concurrent stress (other stressors?)
Assessment (who is seen as responsible for the transition & how is behavior affected by this perception?)
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Self
Personal & demographic characteristics (how does individual view life)
Socioeconomic status, gender, age, stage of life, health, ethnicity
Psychological resources (aid for coping) Ego development, outlook, commitment,
values
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Support
Types (intimate, family, friends, institutional/community)
Functions (affect, affirmation, aid, honest feedback)
Measurement (role dependent, stable & changing supports)
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Strategies
This is the Coping Response
Categories (modify situation, control meaning, manage stress in aftermath)
Coping modes (information seeking, direct action, inhibition of action)
Multiple Methods + Flexibility = Effective Coper
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Appling the 4 S’s
Situation, Self, Support & Strategies
Revisit Case Studies
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Adaptation
3 variables Individual’s perception of the transition
Characteristics of pre- and post-transition environments
Characteristics of the individual experiencing the transition
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Integrating with Counseling
Relationship building (listening skills)
Assessment (environment, resources & coping skills)
Goal setting (use 4 S’s; modify environment-situation; regain balance-self; support; develop a plan-strategy)
Interventions (change interpretation of meaning; assess assets-self; referral to support group-support; problem solving-strategy)
Termination & follow-up (review what has happened & plan for next step)
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Assessment Techniques
Transition Coping Questionnaire and Transition Coping Guide are 2 tools available
Consider the transition and answer Likert scale questions on the 4 S’s.
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Possible limitations
Not focusing on specific populations GLBTQ Students of color Students with disabilities International students
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Relevance to SAHE Professionals Increase in adult learners Transition can be the reason for enrollment in higher
education Aiding a transition can improve retention,
involvement, alumni support Support/assessment for college athletes (injury, not
making team) Taught to RAs, student org officers, student leaders,
orientation/ FYE programs, graduating seniors Numerous applications for adult students and for
traditionally-aged students Facilitates understanding and action for resolution &
growth!
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Conclusion
Thank you for your time, participation, and attention!
Questions?
References:Chickering, A. W., Schlossberg, N. K. (1998). Getting the most out of college.
Boston: Allyn and Bacon.Evans, N. J., Forney, D. S., Guido-DiBrito, F. (1998). Student development in
college: Theory, research, and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Schlossberg, N. K. (1989). Overwhelmed: Life’s ups and downs. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books.