The Use of Personal Documents, in Psychological Science (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Allport, Gordon W.

9781330426524: The Use of Personal Documents, in Psychological Science (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330426525 ISBN 13: 9781330426524

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A clear, accessible look at how personal documents can illuminate what people think and do. It explains why researchers use diaries, letters, and other self-revealing records to study mind, behavior, and social life.

The book frames the subject as a practical area of social science method. It covers what personal documents are, how they differ from third‑person materials, and the kinds of questions they can answer. It also surveys how researchers analyze these records, the limits of the approach, and how method experiments are conducted to improve reliability and insight.

What personal documents are and why they matter to psychological science.

Different types of documents, including diaries and autobiographies, and how they’re used to study individuals and groups.

How researchers balance nomothetic and idiographic goals in diary and document analysis.

Common methodological challenges and ways scholars test and refine their approaches.

Ideal for readers of psychology and research-methods writing who want a practical, evidence‑based view of the tools used to study inner experience.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1330426525
ISBN 13: 9781330426524
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 232
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The Use of Personal Documents, in Psychological Science (Classic Reprint)

Gordon W. Allport

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1330426525 ISBN 13: 9781330426524

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of personal documents, exploring their use as a valuable tool in psychological science. The author investigates the history of using self-written records â� � from diaries and letters to autobiographies and even artistic creations â� � as a source of insight into human experience and behavior. The book examines the debates surrounding the use of personal documents, particularly the questions of their reliability, validity, and representativeness. It explores the various purposes for which psychologists have employed these materials, from phenomenological studies to historical diagnoses and even attempts to create typologies of personality. Through a thorough examination of the work of influential figures like William James, G. Stanley Hall, and Sigmund Freud, the author reveals the rich history and evolution of personal documents in psychological research. This book offers a compelling analysis of a crucial methodological tool, challenging readers to reconsider the potential of subjective experience as a source of scientific understanding. The book offers valuable insights into the nature of psychological inquiry and the intricate relationship between subjective experience and objective analysis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781330426524_0

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