Year: 2024
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The strength of coaching in comparison to other ways of facilitating learning and change is in providing support in a way that is unique to each client.Therefore understanding the role of individual differences in coaching is important.Theories of psychological developmental of adults address a significant dimension to the knowledge of individual differences by suggesting that people differ in ways that cannot simply be explained by personality types, learning styles or personal preferences, all of which are usually seen as relatively stable for each individual.These theories propose that people undergo significant changes during their adult life in the way they make meaning of their experiences, reason about their values and act in the world.In addition to identifying certain patterns in the above changes, common to all people, theories of adult development suggest that changes occur in sequential stages through which people progress.Although such development occurs naturally as the result of engagement with life tasks, the pace of changes can be further stimulated and facilitated by appropriate support and challenge within the coaching process.The aim of this chapter is to explore how understanding these developmental trajectories may help coaches to be better equipped to address the diverse needs of their clients.This chapter will discuss:• The origin and distinctive features that theories of psychological development of adults share• The specific ways these theories are applicable to coaching practice• Evaluation of the issues associated with the use of adult development theories in coaching Adult development theories are based on the three major areas of research or strands:1.The first strand began with the important work of Piaget (1976).It emphasizes developmental changes in reasoning and meaning-making which extend, for example, to moral reasoning
Source: SAGE Publications Ltd eBooks
Author: Tatiana Bachkirova
Language: English
Topic: Coaching Methods and Impact
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2895685183