Abstract
The purpose of this article is to further advance the understanding of self-identity work amid transition from military to civilian life, with emphasis on the complexities between and within the military and civilian cultural I-positions of a dialogical self. An analysis of a longitudinal case study of an aborted transition leads to the hypothesis that a culturally dominant military I-position that sustains a cultural dichotomy may hinder dialogical advancement toward reintegration into civilian life. The insights from this article can be used to better understand self-identity issues amid transition and may also have relevance for nonmilitary persons who are exposed to cultural transitions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 188-206 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Journal of Constructivist Psychology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |