Cognitive responses to identity crisis can influence inner harmony, behavior, and decision making while negatively affecting interpersonal relationships. The emotions associated with identity crisis establish the conditions that lead to various forms of conflict. Identity-related conflicts are often intractable and characterized by high levels of stalemates, counterproductive responses, posturing, or one-sided resolution expectations. Furthermore, the onset of dual conflicts brought about by competing internal and external demands has a deleterious impact on conflict strategies and resolution attempts. The purpose of this study was to explored the relationship between the pursuit of the ideal self and intrapersonal conflict as a means to further the understanding of the role identity in conflict. The researcher utilized a mixed-method approach to determine associations between variables. During the quantitative phase of the study, a Pearson’s bivariate correlation was used to establish statistical significance. Research results reveal a strong significant negative correlation between the pursuit of the Ideal Self. A Transcendental Phenomenological inquiry was conducted to explore the essence of the participant’s experience. Participants described the phenomenon as an unachievable, continuous, and emotional maturation process that fosters reflection, restraint, and inner peace. Additionally, the qualitative phase of the study revealed a connection between the pursuit of the ideal-self and an individual’s conflict management style.

Gratitude has been found to have many positive benefits, whether it is introspective or interpersonal in nature. This research explored the differential effects of an interpersonal and intrapersonal gratitude intervention on subjective well-being (SWB). Participants were assigned to one of three intervention conditions that were characterized by a weekly writing task—an interpersonal gratitude letter (n = 73), an intrapersonal gratitude journal (n = 65), or a learning journal (n = 67), which served as the control. A four-week, repeated gratitude intervention design was conducted, wherein participants' SWB was assessed across 12-time points, including a pre- and post-intervention SWB battery to assess the intervention’s overall impact. Participants in both gratitude conditions reported an overall increase in positive affect, supported by text analysis. However, participants who wrote gratitude letters had significantly less negative affect compared to the gratitude journal participants. Further analysis revealed a significant difference in SBW between the two gratitude conditions. Specifically, participants who experienced the intrapersonal gratitude journal-writing task reported a significant improvement in life satisfaction, while participants in the interpersonal gratitude letter-writing task evidenced a significant improvement in perceived social support. The control condition unexpectedly exhibited an increase in SWB that was likely due to the salience of the participants’ scholastic accomplishments. Finally, individual differences, including The Big Five, predicted gratitude and positive affect, consistent with prior research. / M.S. / Gratitude has been found in prior research to have many positive benefits, whether it is introspective or interpersonal in nature. However, not as much research has been conducted to understand if gratitude expressed introspectively or interpersonally is psychologically different in relation to one’s wellbeing. This research therefore explored the psychological benefits—and differences— between intrapersonal and interpersonal gratitude using a gratitude intervention over four consecutive weeks. Participants were either assigned a thank-you letter (interpersonal condition), an introspective gratitude journal (intrapersonal condition), or a learning journal (control condition). Results demonstrated that those who completed the gratitude letter felt more socially supported, while those who completed the gratitude journal saw an improvement in life satisfaction and how grateful they felt. The control group also found an improvement in their life satisfaction, which may have also been due to the introspective nature of their writing task. Feelings of positivity were greater in both gratitude groups compared to those in the control group. The study provided evidence for the psychological differences between introspective and interpersonal gratitude, and the positive role they both serve.

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This study aimed to confirm that social participation may influence empowerment as one ofthe four components explained by the theory. The hypothesis proposes systemic interaction of two components of empowerment: intrapersonal and behavioral. 113 urban residents participated in the study. The hypotheses were tested through the use of structural modeling. An intrapersonal component of empowerment, composed of positive empowerment, negative empowerment and socio-political control was identified. This component was affected by the behavioral component that involves social organization, community action and decision making. The hypothesis is accepted and the study provides empirical support to the theory. / Se busca confirmar que la participación social puede influir en el empoderamiento comouno de sus cuatro componentes. La hipótesis propone la interacción sistémica de dos componentes del empoderamiento: intrapersonal y comportamental. Los participantes fueron 113 habitantes urbanos a quienes se les aplicó una encuesta. Los resultados evidencian que el modelamiento estructural identificó un componente intrapersonal del empoderamiento integrado por empoderamiento positivo, empoderamiento negativo y control sociopolítico. Este componente se muestra afectado por el componente de comportamiento conformado por la organización social, las acciones comunitarias y la toma de decisiones. Se acepta la hipótesis y se proporciona sustento empírico a la teoría.

Résumé. Nos mouvements sont souvent coordonnés avec ceux d'autres personnes. Ces coordinations interpersonnelles influencent la performance dans certaines activités sportives mais également le succès de nos interactions sociales dans la vie quotidienne. Les recherches passées ont permis de mieux comprendre les processus perceptivo-moteurs qui sous-tendent le contrôle des coordinations interpersonnelles et d'identifier l'influence de certaines contraintes informationnelles comme la façon avec laquelle un acteur prélève de l'information sur les mouvements observés. Il reste néanmoins souvent difficile de comprendre pourquoi nos mouvements se coordonnent plus facilement avec ceux de certaines personnes. A travers le cadre conceptuel et méthodologique de l'approche dynamique, nous tentons au cours de cette thèse de mieux comprendre les contraintes informationnelles qui influencent la dynamique des coordinations interpersonnelles. Pris ensemble, les résultats de nos études montrent que les coordinations interpersonnelles ne dépendent pas uniquement de la manière dont l'information est prélevée mais aussi de la nature de cette information. Nous mettons en évidence que les propriétés des mouvements avec lesquels nous nous coordonnons influencent les coordinations interpersonnelles. La dynamique de coordination dépend de la nature discrète ou continue, de l'amplitude, et de la coordination intrapersonnelle des mouvements des personnes avec lesquelles nous interagissons. Nous montrons également que le prélèvement de l'information, et plus généralement les processus perceptivo-moteurs sous-tendant les coordinations interpersonnelles sont affectés par la pathologie, ici la schizophrénie, mais sont améliorés par l'apprentissage, ici une habileté sportive. Ces résultats contribuent à une meilleure compréhension des contraintes informationnelles influençant la dynamique des coordinations interpersonnelles. Ils nous permettent de proposer des pistes prometteuses pour l'aide aux personnes montrant un déficit d'interaction sociale. / Abstract. Our movements are often coordinated to those of other people. Such interpersonal coordination influences the performance in sport activities but also the success of our everyday social interactions. Previous research led to a better understanding of the perceptivo-motor processes underlying the control of interpersonal coordination and identified the influence of some informational constraints such as how an actor pick up information on the movements observed. It is however often difficult to understand why our movements are more easily coordinated to those of some people. Using the conceptual and methodological framework of the dynamical approach, we aim in this thesis at further understanding the informational constraints influencing the interpersonal coordination dynamics. Collectively, the results of our studies show that interpersonal coordination does not depend only on how information is picked up but also on the nature of this information. We show that the properties of the movements with those we coordinate influence interpersonal coordination. The coordination dynamics depend on the discrete or continuous nature, the amplitude, and the intrapersonal coordination of the movements of the people with who we interact. We also show that the pick up of the information, and more generally, the percetivo-motor processes underlying interpersonal coordination are affected by the pathology such as schizophrenia, and improved by learning, sport skills for example. These results lead to a better understanding of the informational constraints influencing interpersonal coordination dynamics. They represent promising research directions to help people having a deficit of social interactions.

Internal and personal strengths are associated with positive academic outcomes in the higher educational setting and are particularly relevant to the 21st century learner in the modern complex and global society. There is limited research addressing the connection between intrapersonal intelligence, resilience, and academic success. This information is important to better assist students in developing qualities that foster academic success and sustainability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlations between intrapersonal intelligence, as measured by the Multiple Intelligences Development Assessment Scales (MIDAS); resilience, as measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC); and academic success, as measured by the Scale of Implicit Theory of Intelligence (SITI), grade point average (GPA), and grade level. Ninety-one undergraduate students recruited through an online research pool and flyers distributed on campus participated in the study. Participants were asked to complete 3 surveys and a demographic questionnaire. Constructivist and transformative learning theories were used to frame the study and address self-development in the learning process. Results of a multiple regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between intrapersonal intelligence and GPA (a component of academic success). This research study promotes positive social change by emphasizing the intrinsic strengthening and transformation of the learner for a sustainable education. To enhance academic outcomes, academic leaders could focus on developing curricula with objectives that support the increase of intrapersonal intelligence. Building awareness of the significance of intrapersonal intelligence and resilience is important for the development of a sustainable education and to equip students for the problem solving challenges of the 21st century.

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This case study investigates the co-construction communication patterns that emerged during an Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) intervention designed to reduce negative and critical self-talk. The transcripts of eight sequential acupressure and behavioral (SAB) counseling intervention sessions between a therapist and two medically nonadherent HIV-infected women were analyzed using Giorgi's (1989, 1994, 1997, 2006) phenomeonlogical method of inquiry. The analysis revealed three major themes: "assessing the present," "reviewing the past," and "forging the future," and eight subthemes: "safe atmosphere," "disclosure," "negotiating meaning," "releasing the past," "breaking the past-to-present pattern," "reducing uncertainty," "generating options," and "projecting images." Prior to the intervention sessions, the women reported experiencing negative and critical self-talk and inconsistent medication adherence. Self-talk and illness narrative modifications were evident within and across sessions as the therapist used sequential acupressure and behavioral counseling techniques. During the one month follow-up, the participants reported no experience of negative and critical self-talk and described actions taken toward goals discussed and imagined during the intervention such as medication adherence, exercise, and reenrollment in school. The co-construction themes that emerged in the intervention were consistent with findings in the comforting message literature with specific parallels to the factor analysis findings of Bippus (2001). This work lends support to comforting message research and suggests that distinctions between everyday comforting messages and chronic illness support strategies may be more similar than anticipated. Other study conclusions include clinical and practical implications for people working with HIV-infected individuals.

Social ecological models are recognized for allowing researchers to examine the influence of multiple factors on behaviour, yet to date relatively little research has simultaneously examined the role of personal, social, and environmental factors on youths’ physical activity, while giving consideration to the role of different types of neighbourhoods. The current study examined the physical activity of 804 youth aged 10 to 16 years residing in urban high density, suburban, or suburban low density neighbourhoods, by exploring relationships between several personal, social, and environmental factors. Findings revealed that all three factors were significant in explaining youths’ physical activity. Differences in participation were found based on gender and neighbourhood; males and youth from suburban low density neighbourhoods were significantly more physically active. Moreover, several variables were found to be important for understanding youth physical activity: sex, age, self-efficacy, encouragement, neighbourhood safety, and the use of a number of neighbourhood facilities.

Social ecological models are recognized for allowing researchers to examine the influence of multiple factors on behaviour, yet to date relatively little research has simultaneously examined the role of personal, social, and environmental factors on youths’ physical activity, while giving consideration to the role of different types of neighbourhoods. The current study examined the physical activity of 804 youth aged 10 to 16 years residing in urban high density, suburban, or suburban low density neighbourhoods, by exploring relationships between several personal, social, and environmental factors. Findings revealed that all three factors were significant in explaining youths’ physical activity. Differences in participation were found based on gender and neighbourhood; males and youth from suburban low density neighbourhoods were significantly more physically active. Moreover, several variables were found to be important for understanding youth physical activity: sex, age, self-efficacy, encouragement, neighbourhood safety, and the use of a number of neighbourhood facilities.