Aborted Transition Between Two Dichotomous Cultures as Seen Through Dialogical Self Theory. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grimell, Jan
• Is Part Of: Journal of constructivist psychology. Volume 33:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 206
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Personal construct theory -- Periodicals; Constructivism (Psychology) -- Periodicals; 150.1985
• DOI: 10.1080/10720537.2019.1581999
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1072-0537

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this article is to further advance the understanding of self-identity work amid transition from military to civilian life, with emphasis on the complexities between and within the military and civilian cultural I-positions of a dialogical self. An analysis of a longitudinal case study of an aborted transition leads to the hypothesis that a culturally dominant military I-position that sustains a cultural dichotomy may hinder dialogical advancement toward reintegration into civilian life. The insights from this article can be used to better understand self-identity issues amid transition and may also have relevance for nonmilitary persons who are exposed to cultural transitions.