DEVELOPMENTAL CRISIS IN EARLY ADULTHOOD: A ...

crisis enough, which is a fair criticism, as the research probed little into areas of
spiritual change.
Question 4 was an open-ended question which asked:
4. Please do give your thoughts on which aspects of the model you found most
accurate or inaccurate, or any other response to reading the document.
A selection of quotes from the responses to this question is described below, which
provide some reassurance that data collection and model creation was conducted in a
sensitive way:
“The model not only seemed spot on for me but was also so well expressed.
Brilliant.” (Mary, feedback email)
“Thank you Olly, it was a fascinating experience and such an interesting study which
can help people and those around them to make sense of their situation. Many times
the attitude is ‘onward and upward’, ‘you’ll survive’ and similar, or blaming outside
influences, but at the time these platitudes don’t really help. A study to read can give
people hope.” (Angela, feedback email)
“Firstly I would like to congratulate you on formulating this model – it clearly
accentuates the key stages of my crisis. What particularly comes across is the
crescendo effect of phase one - this incredible pressure to break free from
constriction.” (Gemma, feedback email)
“Overall I felt it was a fair representation and the key is, I believe, the psychological
dissonance experienced by intrinsically conscientious people who find themselves in
situations which end up being unbearable (although thought to be okay).” (Vern,
feedback email)
“This is a very insightful piece of work and I wish you every success in the
future.” (Frank, feedback email)
Question 5 in the email asked for the participants’ evaluation of the “eight
precepts” that were described on the final page of the summary document, and are
shown on page 194 of Chapter 9. The question was phrased:
5. Do the eight precepts of crisis apply to your episode? Please specify which do and which
don't.
Of the 10 respondents who answered this question, 9 stated that all apply to their
crisis, and 1 participant stated that all apply except precept 5, which was described as
over-simplistic. This shows an excellent and encouraging level of congruence
between participant perceptions and the eight precepts.
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