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Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Role Dissonance In Female Non-Traditional Students, Jane E. Marsman
Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Role Dissonance In Female Non-Traditional Students, Jane E. Marsman
College Student Affairs Leadership
This paper reviews literature on non-traditional students, role dissonance, and the unique challenges faced by individuals who must balance the role of postsecondary student with a multiplicity of other roles. From the foundation of Erikson’s (1959/1980) identity development theory; Gilligan’s (1982/1993) theory of moral development; and other research on role identities, the author proposes a theoretical framework for examining role dissonance and its effect on the postsecondary educational experiences and persistence of female non-traditional students. A developmental task central to the academic and personal success of the female non-traditional student is her progression from a belief that she must sacrifice …