Perspective Transformation and Adult Development.

Tennant, Mark C.

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ERIC Number: EJ472086

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Perspective Transformation and Adult Development.

Tennant, Mark C.

Adult Education Quarterly, v44 n1 p34-42 Fall 1993

Mezirow's concept of perspective transformation (PT) is criticized for considering examples of socially expected development as instances of PT. Individual development is both social and psychological, and PT is best considered as a developmental shift (a new world view) rather than developmental progress. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Behavior Standards, Individual Development, Individual Psychology, Social Behavior, Transformative Learning, World Views

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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