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Section 3. Theory and Applications

Self, Role, and Personhood: Differences and Interferences

Pages 251-258
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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This article considers the differences between self, role, and ego states. Transactional analysis discusses relationships in terms of ego states, transactions, life positions, and so on. Relationships also involve task- or social status-oriented roles. The ways that role interactions may interfere with useful ego-state transactions is discussed, and then suggestions are made for how to bring role expectations and ego-state transactions into harmony.

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Alain Crespelle

Alain Crespelle is a psychologist.