Hi,
I'm looking for Transition Theory in social science and I aim to use it as a framework. I haven't find seminal works of it, perhaps there is non...
Do you have any authors and suggestions?
I'll be writing about the evolution of bottom-up initiatives around a study case on Food System change and a neighbour case implementing a top-down approach.
Thanks!
Schlossberg defined a transition as any event, or non-event that results in changed relationships, routines, assumptions, and roles. It is important to note that perception plays a key role in transitions as an event, or non-event, meets the definition of a transition only if it is so defined by the individual experiencing it. In order to understand the meaning that a transition has for a particular individual, the type, context, and impact of the transition must be considered.
Type of transition
Anticipated transitions: ones that occur predictably, such as graduation from college
Unanticipated transitions: not predictable or scheduled, such as divorce or sudden death of a loved one
Non-events: transitions that are expected but do not occur, such as failure to be admitted to medical school
Personal non-event: related to individual aspirations
Ripple non-event: felt due to a nonevent of someone else
Resultant non-event: caused by an event
Delayed non-event: anticipating an event that might still happen
Context refers to one's relationship with the transition and to the setting in which the transition takes place.
Impact is determined by the degree to which a transition alters one's daily life.
Schlossberg identified four major sets of factors that influence a person's ability to cope with a transition: situation, self, support, and strategies, which are also known as the 4 S's.
Situation
Trigger: What precipitated the transition?
Timing: Is the transition considered "on time" or "off time" in terms of one's social clock?
Control: What aspect of the transition does the individual perceive as being within his/her control?
Role change: Is a role change involved and, if so, is it viewed as a gain or a loss?
Duration: Is it seen as permanent, temporary, or uncertain?
Previous experience with a similar transition: How effectively did the person cope then, and what are implications for the current transition?
Concurrent stress: Are other sources of stress present?
Assessment: Who or what is seen as responsible for the transition, and how is the individual's behavior affected by this person?
Self: factors considered important in relation to the self are classified into two categories
Personal and demographic characteristics affect how an individual views life, such as socioeconomic status, gender, age, stage of life, state of health, and ethnicity.
Psychological resources include ego development, outlook, and commitment and values.
Social support
Intimate relationships
Family units
Networks of friends
Institutions and communities
Strategies, or coping responses, are divided into three categories
Those that modify the situation
Those that control the meaning of the problem
Those that aid in managing the stress in the aftermath
In addition, perhaps could be of interest to read the document included in: https://taskurun.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/transitions_theory
Hi Sergio
See Arturo Escobar's "Degrowth, postdevelopment, and transitions: a preliminary conversation" (2015)
Also, Vandana Shiva's "Soil not Oil, environmental justice in an age of climate crisis" (2008)
Here from South Africa, the work of Patrick Bond will also be useful, especially in the context of social movement, as agents of 'bottom-up' transitions.
Enjoy!!
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