Theories in the Field of Community Psychology [PDF]
Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 2016 In this article, we review some of the key attributes of useful theories and assess whether these attributes are present in several prominent Community Psychology theories. The field of Community Psychology often deals with complex systems and attempts to create change through the use of multiple mechanisms.
Leonard A. Jason
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Our Reflections on the Reactions to "Theories in the Field of Community Psychology" [PDF]
Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 2017 We recognize that our article (Jason, Stevens, Ram, Miller, Beasley, & Gleason, 2016) will be controversial, and we are delighted that it has sparked some lively discussions. Our thesis is that research in our field could benefit from being evaluated on how it contributes to theory (including the development of one’s own).
Leonard A. Jason +5 more
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Introducing Temporal Theory to the Field of Sport Psychology: Toward a Conceptual Model of Time Perspectives in Athletes’ Functioning [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 Time perspective theory provides a robust conceptual framework for analyzing human behavior in the context of time. So far, the concept has been studied and applied in multiple life domains, such as education, health, social relationships, environmental behavior, or financial behavior; however, its explanatory potential has been completely neglected ...
Maciej Stolarski +2 more
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Metaphor Analysis in Psychology—Method, Theory, and Fields of Application
Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 2000 The analysis of metaphors is a classical research theme in linguistics, but has received very little attention in psychological research so far. Metaphor analysis—as conceptualized in cognitive linguistics—is proposed here as a qualitative method for psychological research for several reasons.
Karin S. Moser
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Consciousness Field Theory and Antihuman Psychology
Philosophy Study, 2023 Paul C. Mocombe
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Intersectionality Theory, Challenges for Empirical Research and Contributions to Psychology [PDF]
Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 2023 The Theory of Intersectionality is an important contribution from feminist epistemologies to the scientific field. This narrative literature review aims to discuss methodological possibilities and challenges in producing and analyzing empirical evidence ...
Thaís de Castro Jury Arnoud +3 more
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Lviv University Herald. Series: Psychological sciences, 2019 Tetiana Partyko
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Karol Wojtyła’s “Thomistic Personalism”: Philosophical Foundations for a Psychology of the Person [PDF]
Studia Gilsoniana, 2023 Karol Wojtyła’s seminal essay, “Thomistic Personalism,” presents an integral theory of the human person that may serve as the foundation for an authentically personalist psychology.
Keith A. Houde
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Unveiling Human Behaviour: A Comprehensive Exploration of Influential Paradigms in Psychology [PDF]
Social Science Chronicle, 2021 This research paper offers a comprehensive exploration of several influential theories in psychology, unveiling the diverse theoretical frameworks that have shaped our understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and development.
Maria Silvia
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Psychological Implications of Mulla Sadra's Transcendent Philosophy [PDF]
حکمت صدرایی, 2022 The aim of this study is to extract concepts from the heart of transcendent philosophy to form a psychological theory. The basic premise is that Sadr al-Muta'allehin's views include the implications needed to formulate a theory of psychology.
Samane Sheikhnezami +3 more
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