Our Mission
Welcome to Developmental Research Institute. We are presenting this website as a repository for research and information related to Loevinger Ego development models. We have many areas we want to share, and with time we hope to bring information and research to the emergence and unfolding of this developmental field.
Supporting the Development of Humanity
Our mission is to support the development of humanity: to help improve policy and approaches to education, organizational culture change, and spiritual development through the following efforts.
Document the nature, patterns and full-spectrum trajectory of consciousness development in a central clearinghouse.
Researching the impact of developmental approaches in individuals and human systems by grounding research in application, and application in research.
Safeguarding and fostering the evolution of research models and assessment tools that document this unfolding of awareness.
Theory into practice and practice into theory
The current goals are restricted to ego development theory, but there may be more expansive with time.
Our Vision for Human Development
We envision a world where the understanding of how consciousness unfolds, across individuals, organizations, and societies, is widely accessible, rigorously researched, and practically applied. A world where developmental awareness informs how we lead, learn, relate, and build institutions for the common good.
A Global Community of Learners and Professionals
Researchers and graduate students in developmental psychology, education, and related fields
Coaches, therapists, and practitioners working with developmental approaches
Educators and organizational leaders applying developmental frameworks
Authors and theorists contributing to the field
Individuals on a path of personal growth and meaning-making
Donors and partner organizations committed to our mission
Advancing the Mission Together
Advancing this mission depends on partnership. DRI welcomes research collaborations, educational initiatives, philanthropic support, and organizational alliances that help translate developmental science into meaningful application.
