Schlossberg Transition Theroy Flashcards
Meaning for the individual based on:
Type: anticipated, unanticipated, nonevent
Context: relationships to transition and the setting
Impact: alterations in daily life
The 4 S’s
Situation, Self, Support, Strategies
What precipice do the transition?
Trigger (Situation)
Is the transition considered “on time” or “off time” in terms of one’s social clock, and is the transition viewed as happening at a “good” or “bad” time?
Timing (Situation)
What does the individual perceive as being within his or her control?
Control (Situation)
Is the role change involved, and if so, is it viewed as gain or a loss?
Role change(Situation)
Is it seen as permanent, temporary, or uncertain?
Duration (Situation)
How effectively did one cope, and what are implications for the current transition?
Pervious experience with a similar transition (Situation)
Are multiple sources of stress present?
Concurrent stress (Situation)
Who or what is seen as responsible for the transition, and how is the individual’s behavior affected by this perception?
Assessment (Situation)
Moving in, moving through, moving out
This process can last over an extended over time
Transition Process (Situation)
Socioeconomic status, gender, age, health, ethnicity/culture
Personal and demographic characteristics (Self)
Ego development, outlook, commitment, values, spirituality and resilience
Psychological resources (self)
Intimate, family, friends, institutional
Types (support)
Affect, affirmation, aid, honest feedback
Functions (support)
