| Abstract: | Reviews the approach to the conceptualization and assessment of ego development which has been proposed by J. Loevinger (1969) and her associates. Despite the fact that it is only 5 yrs since the measurement technique was linked to this model of ego development, a number of workers have used this approach to ego development in diverse studies, taken from both psychological and sociocultural perspectives. Data relevant to reliability and validity issues are presented, with major emphasis on validity problems. Evidence from published and unpublished studies is examined in terms of its bearing on further empirical understanding of this model, as well as on 2 key assumptions contained within this approach to ego development. Several unresolved conceptual problems which are generated by this model of ego development are discussed. (11/2 p ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
