Development in the Workplace

Demick, Jack; Miller, Patrice M.

"This impressively edited book represents a major effort to document the importance of work in the process of human development....the questions addressed by the contributors are uniformly compelling."—Science Books & Films"This is an eclectic group of studies -- an unusual combination of topics, theories and research methods. The qualitative approaches are refreshing, as are the strong theoretical foundations."—American Scientist"Clearly Demick and Miller have realized their aspiration to chart a new territory. Their book expands the conception of adult developmental psychology by aptly demonstrating that work can provide the focus for study of development. In so doing, they have produced a unique book, hopefully one that will move psychologists to reconsider the roles of work and leisure in fostering adult development."—Contemporary Psychology

• Contents: Preface. J. Demick, P.M. Miller, Introduction. Part I: Development of the Individual in the Workplace.M.E. Miller, A.N. West, Influences of World View on Personality, Epistemology, and Choice of Profession. C. Armon, Developmental Conceptions of Good Work: A Longitudinal Study. D. Rulon, Significance of Job Complexity in Workers' Moral Development. D. Cleave-Hogg, L. Muzzin, Developmental Levels of Entering Medical and Pharmacy Students: Considerations for Admissions Selection Policies and Curriculum Change. R. Weathersby, Sri Lankan Managers' Leadership Conceptualizations as a Function of Ego Development. C. Goldberg, Issues of Maturation in the Seasoned Psychotherapist. L. Mangione, Life Themes Manifest Through Artistic Creativity. P.D. Bachiochi, Effects of Work and Leisure-Role Salience on Career Development. Part II: Development of the Dyad/Group in the Workplace.J.L. Barnes-Farrell, Contextual Variables That Enhance/Inhibit Career Development Opportunities for Older Adults: The Case of Supervisor-Subordinate Age Disparity. J.D. Sinnott, Use of Complex Thought and Resolving Intragroup Conflicts: A Means to Conscious Adult Development in the Workplace. Part III: Development of Organizational Culture in the Workplace.L.E. Morris, Learning Organizations: Settings for Developing Adults. M.L. Commons, S.R. Krause, G.A. Fayer, M. Meaney, Atmosphere and Stage Development in the Workplace. Part IV: Directions for Future Research.J. Demick, P.M. Miller, Some Open Research Problems on Development in the Workplace: Theory and Methodology.