Gatekeeper identity development: An application of bioecological systems theory

2021/12/06 by Daniel A. DeCino, Phillip L. Waalkes, Victor Chang
Psychology · #Counseling Practices and Supervision #Educational and Psychological Assessments #Identity, Memory, and Therapy

paper · doi:10.1002/ceas.12225

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Abstract

Abstract Using Bronfenbrenner's bioecological system theory as a framework, we propose an individual's gatekeeper identity development occurs through interactions within multiple social contexts. We conducted a thematic analysis of 11 counselor educators’ experiences gatekeeping within each bioecological system. Implications for counselor educators to promote gatekeeper identity development are provided.

Citations

• Using thematic analysis in psychology
• Toward an experimental ecology of human development.

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