Matt Rawlins wrote:
> I need a little wisdom. I am finishing my thesis for my Ph. D and I need
> some references for material that will link beliefs (mental
> model/schema/paradigm) with a person's sense of thier own identity.
Dear Matt
This is a real interest of mine, Mental models. I have research this area
for over 4 years.
I have developed what I call Internal Value Analysis, a sort of mixture of
Mclleland, Maslow, Expectancy Theory, Kohut, Kernberg, Freud, HS Sullivan,
Winnicott and some others. I have separated out Internal Representations
and Behaviour into two different Models.
The Internal Value Analysis (IVA) is a language Test that measures needs
but not how Maslow or Mclleland saw it, I separate our physiological needs
and mental-emotional needs. What I really measure is Motivational Energy.
The second part called AMQ the behaviour section measures our responses by
behaviour patterns. This really come from Chomsky's work and from the LAB
( Language & Behaviour Laboratory) profile designed by Roger Bailey. The
two together give an unbelievable profile of a person, the
Values/needs/hopes/ desires and how we respond with our particular
values/needs. I use now use this daily for my clients.
In answer to your linkage, I could not find one so I developed this mental
model. But I moved away from identity because using my IVA model I found
that there are 20 to the power of 9 different personality types with 13 to
the power of 3 behavioural responses. So I abandoned the Identity or
Personality Type measures. Most models I found where mixed models i.e.
perception/ internal representations & behaviour together and were not too
helpful and could not be applied in practical ways.
> I am
> arguing (minor point) that changing beliefs also requires, to some degree,
> a change or at least an awareness of one's identity. Does anybody have any
> research that will point me in the right direction?
I totally agree with this, but to know what ones beliefs are sometimes
rather a difficult thing. Our beliefs are attached to our values hence our
needs. Values are sometimes hopes, ideals, aspirations and I have from my
personal research & realised that many people travel a path with the
belief they want something only to find out that their values are
different. This I have just encountered yesterday for the umteenth time.
There are also many incongruencies between our needs and how we try fulfil
them with the incorrect actions also only to find after all it is
something else we seek. I suppose this is the learning path.I have now
hundreds of test results with astonishing results/ outcomes.
Kindest GavinAuckland New Zealand
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