ISSN 1671-3710
CN 11-4766/R
主办:中国科学院心理研究所
出版:科学出版社

›› 2002, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (2): 168-177.

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THE THEORY OF CONTROL: A NEW VIEWPOINT OF LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENT

Wang Dahua;Shen Jiliang;Chen Bo   

  1. (Institute of Developmental Psychology, Beijing Normal University,Beijing 100875) (Counseling Center, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2002-04-25 Published:2002-04-25

Abstract: A newly promoted life-span theory of development is introduced here. This control theory employed two basic concepts of primary and secondary controls. Primary control directs at changing the external world to fit the needs of the individual. Secondary control targets at internal processes in order to minimize losses in, maintain, and expand existing levels of primary control. The concepts and the dimensional models of the two control processes are described,the development of control through the life course is analyzed, and an evaluation of the control theory is conducted in this paper.

Key words: life-span development, control theory, primary control, secondary control.