This document discusses several theories related to identity and role development, including Stryker's identity theory, Bronfenbrenner's roles theory, and Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. It also references Mezirow's theory of transformational learning and how autonomous thinking and critical reflection can influence decision making and development of one's frame of reference over time through life experiences.

2. A part of me makes up my role
relations from the following:
• Role identity
• Interpersonal relations
• Identity commitment
• Identity salience
Forte, G. J. (Jan 31, 2012). Stryker’s Identity Theory. [Lecture notes]. Immaculata
University, Immaculata, PA.

3. • I am a mother, a partner, a
sister, a daughter, and an aunt
• I am a
friend, student, graduate, associa
te and neighbor
• I have a countless number of
roles depending on who I interact
with

4. • Creative • Always striving for the
• Artistic best
• Ambitious • Loyal to the deserving
• Conscience • Find the logic
• Organized • Ability to sort for an
• Helpful resolution quickly
• Fun • Steadfast in a crisis

5. • Bronfenbrenner claims that roles are
enhanced through patterns and relationships
between me and others
• The behaviors that I exhibit in an
interpersonal relationship are consistent with
my role expectations
• I have the ability to exercise these powers
when necessary; and change roles to
accommodate the situation
Forte, G. J. (Jan 31, 2012). Bronfenbrenner’s Roles [Lecture notes]. Immaculata
University, Immaculata, PA.
Forte, G. J. (Jan 31, 2012). Stryker’s Identity Theory. [Lecture notes]. Immaculata
University, Immaculata, PA.

6. • Through Erikson’s Eight Stages of
Development theory, I have realized
different experiences throughout my life
• From young adult through adulthood, many
events have shaped who I am, and have
affected my personality, perception and
identity
• I believe that sense of self is achieved at
every stage as you continually learn from
mistakes and achievements
Forte, G. J. (Jan 24, 2012). Erikson’s Eight Stages of Development. [Lecture
notes]. Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA.

7. • By using autonomous thinking, I have
developed values and purpose
• From critical thinking, I act on my beliefs
• My Frame of Reference (FoR) helps me to
make decisions for the basis of my belief
system
• My Habits of Mind (HoM) also assists in
decision-making
Mezirow, J. (1998). On critical thinking. Adult Education Quarterly 48(3)

8. • Disorienting dilemmas during different
stages of my life
• Stop and assess the situation
• Be fully aware of mistakes, as well as
achievements
• Challenging me to take a stand in my belief
system
• Being honest with myself
Merriam, S. B. (2004). The role of cognitive development in Mezirow’s transformational learning
theory. Adult Education Quarterly 55(1), 60-68.

9. • Much more informed – learned from mistakes, but not afraid to make them
• Not settling for anything – always wanting to make things better
• Reaching my goals and dreams – even exceeding them
• Never satisfied by receiving “NO” for an answer
• In the prime of my life, will keep reaching for the STARS! … and looking forward
to the next 45 years!