Possible Selves theory, introduced by Markus and Nurius (1986), explores individuals' ideas of what they might become, what they would like to become, and what they fear becoming. This paper examines the theoretical foundations of Possible Selves theory and its implications for identity development, particularly among graduate students. It reviews…

The continuous influx of international students to the United States brings a diverse set of needs that colleges and universities should continuously attempt to satisfy with appropriate services and instructional practices. Issues affecting globally mobile students need to be addressed for institutions to attract and retain talented and…

Objectives: The coronavirus disease pandemic and social distancing measures have threatened young people living in an underdeveloped region of Indonesia. Very little is currently known about how youth experience social distancing during the pandemic. This study aimed to explore the lived experience of this group within a large-scale social…

The student experience involves displacement of the self into an epistemological framework, beginning a trajectory that can either rise with increased confidence, or fall with diminished interest. The learner becomes a new, authentic self through the process of becoming a student. (SK)

Self-discovery through shared adventure is the goal of students of the rugged Outward Bound wilderness experience. (Author)