A theory of generativity and its assessment through self-report, behavioral acts, and narrative themes in autobiography.

摘要: Generativity may be conceived in terms of 7 interrelated features : cultural demand, inner desire, generative concern, belief the species, commitment, action, and personal narration. Two studies describe development use 3 assessment strategies designed to tap into generativity A self-report scale concern―the Loyola Scale (LGS)―exhibited good internal consistency retest reliability showed strong positive associations with reports actual acts (e.g., teaching a skill) themes narrative accounts important autobiographical episodes. In 1 sample adults between ages 19 68, LGS scores fathers were higher than those men who had never children