The transformational experience of insight: A life-changing event

Heidi M. Levitt; Ze'ev Frankel; Katherine Hiestand; Kimberly Ware; Karen Bretz; Rebecca Kelly; Sarah McGhee; Richard T. Nordtvedt; Karina Raina

doi:10.1080/10720530490250660

The transformational experience of insight: A life-changing event

Heidi M. Levitt
, Ze'ev Frankel
, Katherine Hiestand
, Kimberly Ware
, Karen Bretz
, Rebecca Kelly
, Sarah McGhee
, Richard T. Nordtvedt
, Karina Raina

Psychology

University of Memphis
University of Memphis

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Abstract

The present study produces a model of insight, as generated by a grounded theory analysis of interviews with individuals who have reported experiencing life-altering insights. This model describes the initiation, unfolding, and manifestation of the insight as well as how change ensued in the lives of participants. Commonalities in transformative insight experiences emerged in this model. The core category was "Integrating novelty: Meeting challenges to interdependence." Novel experiences challenged participants' sense of independence, prompting strong emotion, increased self-awareness, and the resolution to make changes in their lives and relationships.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-26
Number of pages	26
Journal	Journal of Constructivist Psychology
Volume	17
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10720530490250660
State	Published - Jan 2004

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Social Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Linguistics and Language

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