Patterns of Life Structure and Variability in Self
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9888916 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laura M Crary (Bentley University, corresponding author), Asya Pazy (Tel Aviv University), Donald M Wolfe (Case Western Reserve University) |
| Year | 1988 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 783-804 |
| Publication date | 1988-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Relations (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0018-7267 • E-ISSN: 1741-282X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/001872678804101101 |
| OpenAlex | W2163276308 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 30 |
This paper investigates the relationship between patterns of life structure and variability in self. It presents new methods for assessing two kinds of variability in self and four dimensions of life structure (complexity, conflict, flexibility, and compartmentation). Data for these measures were gathered through the design of a research program in which subjects were invited into the data-gathering process as co-inquirers. Empirical data reveal a congruence between variability of self and the nature of a person's environment as it is reflected in dimensions of life structure. Variability of self is linked with the occupation of complex, flexible, compartmented, and highly conflictful life structures. Theoretical implications point toward the need to consider patterns of life structure and variability of self as dimensions of individual differences
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.09 |
| Citation span | 1991 - 2024 (34) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |