Reintegrating Erikson: A Theoretical and Empirical Synthesis of Eriksonian Identity Models
Special Issue for Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research
Guest Editor: Moin Syed, University of Minnesota
Contemporary theory and research on identity development draws heavily from two core facets of Erik Erikson’s (1968) theoretical writings. On the one hand, an abundance of research has probed Erikson’s proposal that adolescents and young adults typically go through a period of intense explorations of potential identity alternatives on the way to solidifying a coherent and satisfactory identity (e.g., identity status model, identity styles; see Schwartz, 2001 for a review). Another body of research has focused on Erikson’s proposal that a fundamental aspect of identity development is for individuals to feel a sense of temporal continuity and coherence, in which their past endeavors, current concerns, and future prospects are successfully integrated to provide meaning and direction in life (e.g., narrative life-history model).
Despite their shared theoretical origins, there is a notable lack of theory and research on how various operationalizations of Erikson’s theory may be interrelated. The purpose of this Special Issue is to reintegrate varying facets of Eriksonian theory and research on identity. To advance this goal, manuscripts submitted for the Special Issue must attempt to integrate two or more approaches to identity that are based on Erikson’s theory. Empirical manuscripts that use quantitative or qualitative methods will be equally valued, and submissions using mixed-methods are particularly welcome. Theoretical and review articles will also be considered.
Interested authors are highly encouraged to submit a letter of intent including an abstract of the manuscript (100-200 words) to the Guest Editor by September 1, 2010. The deadline for final submissions to the Special Issue will be January 31, 2011. Letters of intent and submission should be e-mailed to the Guest Editor, Moin Syed, at moin@umn.edu. Please follow all submission guidelines as outlined in Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research (available at www.informaworld.com).
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
SPSP Conference: January 27-29, San Antonio, TX
The annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology will be Jan 27-29 in San Antonio, TX. Submissions open June 14 and close July 20. Personality has been well-represented at this conference in the past and we hope many ARP members will consider submitting a symposium or poster and keep up our high profile! See http://www.spspmeeting.org/ for more information.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
ARP’s next Meeting: June 16-19 2011 in Riverside, California
If you were not at the first stand-alone meeting of ARP, in Evanston, Illinois in July of last year, then ask somebody who was. You will hear great things. Exciting research was presented by the best people in the field in a well-organized series of symposia and posters but the most important action, as always, occurred in the hallways, bars and restaurants as colleagues got together and exchanged ideas informally. Next year we plan to build on that success at our second biannual meeting in Riverside, California, on Thursday, June 16 to Saturday, June 18, 2011. Sessions will run all day on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th and will include symposia, plenary speakers, and plenty of room for posters. Mark your calendar now.
Riverside is one of the old cities of Southern California, with historic architecture including the stunning Mission Inn, which is one of our conference hotels. The other hotel is the downtown Marriott, a modern high-rise across the street from the Convention Center, which will be our primary venue. (If you decide to make your reservations early, phone the hotels -- do not make your reservation over the internet -- and be sure to mention ARP for a special rate.)
A survey taken after the Evanston meeting showed that while attendees were thrilled overall, they wished there had been more opportunities for informal social interaction. In response, the Riverside meeting will include an opening poolside reception at the Marriott on Thursday evening, a second reception on Friday evening in the convention center, and coffee breaks and lunches on Friday and Saturday. All this will be included in the registration fee. In addition, an optional gala dinner Saturday night will be held in one of the spectacular historic rooms in the Mission Inn.
Riverside is only 15 miles from Ontario International Airport (not to be confused with the Ontario in Canada), and both hotels will offer free shuttle service to conference attendees. Los Angeles International Airport is about 1 hr, 15 minutes away – fortunately, according to a recent survey, Los Angeles is one of the least expensive places in the world to rent a car, and the hotels are providing free parking.
Come early or stay late, if you can, and bring the family. Riverside is only a half-hour drive from Disneyland, a half-hour from the desert (and Palm Springs), and an hour from the beach. It can be hot in Riverside in June, but the area is also known for its “June Gloom” that can bring a high fog that cools things down and does not lift until noon. Watch your in-box for further information, soon, about hotels, registration, and participating in the program. This is a meeting you don’t want to miss.
Riverside is one of the old cities of Southern California, with historic architecture including the stunning Mission Inn, which is one of our conference hotels. The other hotel is the downtown Marriott, a modern high-rise across the street from the Convention Center, which will be our primary venue. (If you decide to make your reservations early, phone the hotels -- do not make your reservation over the internet -- and be sure to mention ARP for a special rate.)
A survey taken after the Evanston meeting showed that while attendees were thrilled overall, they wished there had been more opportunities for informal social interaction. In response, the Riverside meeting will include an opening poolside reception at the Marriott on Thursday evening, a second reception on Friday evening in the convention center, and coffee breaks and lunches on Friday and Saturday. All this will be included in the registration fee. In addition, an optional gala dinner Saturday night will be held in one of the spectacular historic rooms in the Mission Inn.
Riverside is only 15 miles from Ontario International Airport (not to be confused with the Ontario in Canada), and both hotels will offer free shuttle service to conference attendees. Los Angeles International Airport is about 1 hr, 15 minutes away – fortunately, according to a recent survey, Los Angeles is one of the least expensive places in the world to rent a car, and the hotels are providing free parking.
Come early or stay late, if you can, and bring the family. Riverside is only a half-hour drive from Disneyland, a half-hour from the desert (and Palm Springs), and an hour from the beach. It can be hot in Riverside in June, but the area is also known for its “June Gloom” that can bring a high fog that cools things down and does not lift until noon. Watch your in-box for further information, soon, about hotels, registration, and participating in the program. This is a meeting you don’t want to miss.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Third Biennial Symposium on Personality and Social Psychology
The Third Biennial Symposium on Personality and Social Psychology will be held in Warsaw, Poland, on September 22-25, 2010. The symposium will highlight recent multidisciplinary advances that have influenced psychological science. Additional information can be found at http://www.bspsp.edu.pl/.
Personality: Theories and Applications (2nd ed.)
Robert Hogan, President of Hogan Assessment Systems, and Robert Smither, Professor of Psychology at Rollins College, have published the second edition of their textbook, entitled Personality: Theories and Applications (2008, Hogan Press). Additional information can be found at http://www.hoganassessments.com/store/personality-theories-and-applications.
Comings and Goings, June 2010
Lee Anna Clark (Ph.D. 1982, University of Minnesota) from professor at the University of Iowa to professor at Notre Dame University.
Laura P. Naumann (Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Berkeley), from postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Riverside to assistant professor at Sonoma State University.
Erik E. Noftle (Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Davis) from assistant professor at Linfield College to assistant professor at Willamette University.
David Watson (Ph.D. 1982, University of Minnesota) from professor at the University of Iowa to professor at Notre Dame University.
Laura P. Naumann (Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Berkeley), from postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Riverside to assistant professor at Sonoma State University.
Erik E. Noftle (Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Davis) from assistant professor at Linfield College to assistant professor at Willamette University.
David Watson (Ph.D. 1982, University of Minnesota) from professor at the University of Iowa to professor at Notre Dame University.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Clinical Psychology Search
Clinical Psychology Search
The Department of Psychology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure track
faculty position in Clinical Psychology to begin in the academic year 2010. We
invite applications from candidates with outstanding research records who work within
any area of clinical psychology. The appointment is expected to be at the rank of
assistant professor and requires that the Ph.D. be received by August 18, 2010. The
review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2009 and will continue until the position
is filled. To apply please visit our electronic submission website at
http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty and refer to requisition #57352. Materials including a letter
of interest, curriculum vita, copies of selected scholarly papers, and a research statement
should be submitted electronically. Three letters of recommendation should be directed
to the Clinical Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of
Iowa, 11 Seashore Hall E, Iowa City, IA 52242-1407. Informal inquiries about the
position can be directed to the Department Chair, Alan Christensen, at alan-christensen@
uiowa.edu. The Department of Psychology is experiencing a period of
vigorous growth and enhancement, including approximately 10,000sf of newly renovated
clinical psychology laboratory space. Candidates may visit our web site at
www.psychology.uiowa.edu for more information regarding the Department and life in
Iowa City.
The Department of Psychology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are
strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the
University, College, and Department reflect this commitment. Women and
minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure track
faculty position in Clinical Psychology to begin in the academic year 2010. We
invite applications from candidates with outstanding research records who work within
any area of clinical psychology. The appointment is expected to be at the rank of
assistant professor and requires that the Ph.D. be received by August 18, 2010. The
review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2009 and will continue until the position
is filled. To apply please visit our electronic submission website at
http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty and refer to requisition #57352. Materials including a letter
of interest, curriculum vita, copies of selected scholarly papers, and a research statement
should be submitted electronically. Three letters of recommendation should be directed
to the Clinical Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of
Iowa, 11 Seashore Hall E, Iowa City, IA 52242-1407. Informal inquiries about the
position can be directed to the Department Chair, Alan Christensen, at alan-christensen@
uiowa.edu. The Department of Psychology is experiencing a period of
vigorous growth and enhancement, including approximately 10,000sf of newly renovated
clinical psychology laboratory space. Candidates may visit our web site at
www.psychology.uiowa.edu for more information regarding the Department and life in
Iowa City.
The Department of Psychology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are
strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the
University, College, and Department reflect this commitment. Women and
minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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