Transitions Flashcards
Explain the difference between change and transition.
Change is external and happens to someone even if they do not agree with it. Transition is an internal process; what happens in people’s minds as they adjust to change.
Transitions are processes (longer) and change is an action (brief)
transition is a major reshaping of your day-to-day existence, a redefining of roles, a remodeling of self-concept, and a reworking of how you conduct your life.
Are transitions and changes independent?
No, all transitions have a change (or series of changes) that may be identified as a trigger. Not all changes cause a transition.
Ex. schedule at work changes, but don’t undergo a transition. You have a child (change) and transition into the role of a parent.
What are the 5 types of transitions?
Situational - Lifestyle transitions. Ex change in careers, unemployment, geographic move, losing a spouse
Developmental - Transitions associated with progressing through the life cycle (often predictable). Ex puberty, leaving home, retiring, menopause, becoming a parent.
Health/Illness - Major changes in health. Ex. spinal cord injury, chronic illness, hospitalization.
Organizational - Involve a major restructuring of leadership environment at work, politics, economic. Ex Changing ownership at work, new manager.
Multiple - Transitions that occur in more than one category.
What are the three phases of the process of transition?
Endings
Neutral zone
New begginnings
What are the 4 D’s that characterize endings?
Disengagement: separation from familiar place in the social order
Disidentification: loss of role or identifying label
Disenchantment: sense that own world is not very real, moving into transition
Disorientation: lost, confused feeling
What is the neutral zone and what feelings dominate it?
It is the no man’s land between old and new and is a period of confusion and distress.
emptiness, distress, self doubt, insecurity, powerless, floating
How do you get through the neutral zone?
Use time creatively to reflect on points of stability
What is the new beginnings phase?
It is a fresh start with new goals that were obtained through reflection
Feelings of relief, happiness, sense of control, and satisfaction
What are the four P’s of new beginnings?
it is the questions/goals that need to be answered/achieved to progress.
Purpose: become motivated
Picture: sense of vision
Plan: step by step
Part: what is my part in it
What are transition conditions and how do they influence transition?
Transition characteristics
Determinants of health
Meaning
what are the 5 transition characteristics?
Source: chosen vs imposed Onset: sudden vs slow Duration: limited vs long lasting Expectedness: likelihood and planning Persaveness: acute vs chronic
Explain meaning.
It reflects the interpretation of the transition by the individual. Some things that affect it are:
Role change: loss or gain of a role
Effect: positive or negative
Timing: does it match up with the norm
what are aspects of a successful outcome of transition?
Role mastery
subjective well being
well being of relationships
What are the aspects of an unsuccessful outcome of transition?
Isolation
Failure to integrate
Disruption of relationships
