| Autor: |
Scott, Karen Wilson |
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MPAEA Journal of Adult Education; Spring2004, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p7-18, 12p, 1 Chart |
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Self-efficacy and perseverance of mid- to late-life adults committed to extraordinary involvement in challenging new pursuits was the subject of dissertation research conducted as a constructivist grounded theory. Eight participants over age 50 were purposefully selected for homogenous criteria. Findings disconfirmed perseverance as a contributor to commitment. The study advances a theoretical position of congruous autonomy as an enduring, self-efficacious belief in personal capability and compelling rightness and identity, inspiring commitment to extraordinary involvement in a pursuit (rich in lifetime patterns and trends), despite sacrifice and risk, to develop one's highest potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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