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Journal article
A Changing Consciousness Over the Life Journey
The Journal of humanistic psychology, Vol.65(3), pp.721-732
2023
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Abstract
A fresh tracing of phases of experience from birth to approaching death is the terrain of this article. It is a momentous journey variably overlooked in everyday living with all the preoccupations of the immediate "now" of this journey. A new-born baby is conscious, and at age 5 or 6, enormous strides have already been taken in evolving consciousness. Experience in the period of primary schooling is a major further saga. Relationships are increasingly important and many children invent "imaginary companions" they are attentive to. Later, inner conversations become common. Dramatic emergence of the new consciousness of adolescence is almost like another life. By the 20s, long-term commitments, dreams, and preparation toward paths in life are prominent. Great qualitative unfolding of experience follows on through adult middle years. Late adulthood includes gradual transition to more reflective retirement and growing awareness that personal life will end. The gauntlet of a major health setback and/or loss of a life partner may have to be endured, though an easier or less conflictual flow in the absence of most "have-tos" tends to follow. Consciousness can become more mellow and even the approaching end of personal life taken for granted.
Details
- Title
- A Changing Consciousness Over the Life Journey
- Authors/Creators
- Godfrey T. T. Barrett-Lennard - Murdoch Univ, Wembley Downs, WA, Australia
- Publication Details
- The Journal of humanistic psychology, Vol.65(3), pp.721-732
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Number of pages
- 12
- Identifiers
- 991005602259107891
- Copyright
- © 2023 The Author(s)
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.7 Neuroscanning
- 1.7.694 Theory Of Mind
- Web Of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
- ESI research areas
- Psychiatry/Psychology