DEVELOPMENTAL CRISIS IN EARLY ADULTHOOD: A ...
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Table XIX: Case Ordered Matrix of Phase 4 Features<br />
Name Phase 4: Life Situation Phase 4: Experience and Identity<br />
Rachel Works as an academic, Builds new confidence as she sees she is<br />
an “excellent lecturer”<br />
Mary<br />
Works as lecturer on an MBA<br />
programme and film-maker<br />
Is happier, less stressed and more fulfilled<br />
than before, more aware of present<br />
moment<br />
Lynne Freelance Consultancy Happier, feels more “rounded” than<br />
before, has closer friendships, more in<br />
tune with feelings<br />
Angela In latter throws of Phase 3 at time of interview – still training as an art teacher<br />
Violet Artist and mother Happier, more independent, more fulfilled<br />
Frances Teacher, refugee volunteer Builds new confidence and feels stronger<br />
Camilla Carer for disabled people Feels more fulfilled, happier and more<br />
self-aware<br />
Gemma<br />
Dan<br />
George<br />
Neil<br />
Works in NHS surgery and aims to be a<br />
counsellor<br />
Lecturer in film and plumber, spends<br />
more time with family<br />
Working towards being a psychologist,<br />
no drugs, settled life<br />
Life coach and IT executive, happily<br />
married<br />
Feels happier and more fulfilled, feels<br />
stronger but also more vulnerable<br />
Feels far happier, calmer and more<br />
connected to his family, focused on a<br />
work-home balance and being in control<br />
Feels happier, more fulfilled and stronger,<br />
has a new long-term outlook<br />
Feels more mature, stronger, more<br />
passionate, more focused on making a<br />
difference<br />
Vern Remarries, goes freelance in IT<br />
profession<br />
Feels authentic, not compromised, open<br />
and happy<br />
Leon Stays in market research, remarries Feels more interesting, stronger, more<br />
appreciation of present moment<br />
Guy Freelance consultant, new relationship,<br />
spends lots of time with children<br />
Happier, more fulfilled, aware of<br />
feminine side, more caring, more<br />
Ben<br />
Jack<br />
Victoria<br />
connected to children<br />
Works as academic, no new<br />
“Vastly expanded” person in terms of<br />
relationship<br />
interests, experience and potential<br />
Still exploring at time of interview, yet to commit to new career or relationship<br />
Gets new job in import company, new<br />
relationship with Englishman<br />
Clare N.A. N.A.<br />
Lilly Starts new job in London in<br />
sponsorship, spends more time with<br />
friends<br />
Frank<br />
Mark<br />
Rob<br />
Commits to new relationship, gives up<br />
hedonism, seeks to balance<br />
emotionality with rationality, more<br />
balanced life structure<br />
Decides upon pursuing an academic<br />
career, and undertakes a PhD full-time.<br />
Starts new career in the charity sector,<br />
finds a new stable relationship, more<br />
balanced integration of values and life<br />
structure<br />
Finds a new “harmony” in herself, where<br />
outer and inner are in synchrony, rather<br />
than out of balance<br />
More open to unconventional success,<br />
more feminine, happier, more self-aware<br />
More growth-focused, “far better” selfknowledge,<br />
more focused on<br />
relationships, more open to feminine side<br />
More interesting, more caring, a “nicer”<br />
person, more satisfied<br />
More awake, more compassionate, more<br />
fulfilling relationships, more self-aware,<br />
happier<br />
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