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Article Discussion

In this paper, we would discuss the articles written by Dempsey, McCloskey and McAdams. The articles would be thoroughly analyzed for substance. After reviewing the articles, the purpose of the authors, the interview design applied and the set of questions used to collect data would be highlighted. By reviewing three different articles, it would allow us to understand their approach and to understand their view point. The interview methods and procedures recommended by Kvale & Brinkmann were applied in the research articles. The authors' have presented a thorough procedure for carrying out a quality interview session (Kvle & Brinkmann, 2009).

The Redemptive Self: Generativity and the Stories Americans Live By

Dan P. McAdams

Purpose

In the present article, McAdams intended to explore the idea of generativity among humans. Generativity refers to adult's concerns for the welfare and development of future generations. Hence, McAdams main purpose was to explore and study the phenomenon of generativity among American adults. He did so by discussing the major theories and propositions put forward by famous psychologists i.e. Erickson, etc.

Interview Design & Analysis

McAdams aimed to study the phenomenon among American adults. Over the past fifteen years, McAdams and his students have been influenced by the idea of generativity and how it affects human life. McAdams does so by comparing highly generative people with their less generative counterparts. The Redemptive Self: Generativity and the Stories American Live By was based on interviews conducted by the researcher in a qualitative research design; by identifying the variations based on their redemptive self.

Fit of Questions & Interview Design

McAdams made use of a series of relevant questions about their lifestyle and their self functions. The questions used in the interviews were meant to bring out relevant information on their ideas of generativity and what American adults thought about ...
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