CONSEQUENCES OF THE TRANSFORMATION PROCES S IN EAST-GERMANY ON INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND OCCUPATIONAL CAREERS

The facets of personal development, education and career path are asse ssed in a life-cycle perspective. The institutions and structures affe cted by the transformation process of Eastern Germany, which are relev ant for individuals in different phases of their biography and in tran sitions between phases, are regarded. During childhood, youth and adul thood varying consequences of the transformation process can be observ ed. Changes in educational institutions, in educational routes and occ upational paths also affect parents, teachers and family. The working conditions of the reporting group are considered and open questions ad dressed.