Social Science Methods for Psychodynamic Inquiry

The Unconscious on the World Scene
1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-349-70698-3
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 253 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 3406 g

This book explains, with case examples, a variety of social science research methods suitable for studying the unconscious components of irrational social and political actions in world affairs, which can be defined as those that are intensely destructive, self-destructive, or extremely bizarre. The book argues that they are driven in part by feelings and fantasies that are outside of conscious awareness. Meyers explores the role of empathy in clinical understanding, as well as the value of exposing assertions to empirical disconfirmation. With a variety of research methods such as survey research, content analysis, and narrative analysis, and case examples such as studies of 'irreal' statements by authoritarian leaders, fabricated newspaper articles and climate change denial, this book sheds light on how to conduct research on psychodynamic matters in a scientifically valid and credible way.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Meyers, William R

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Public Health, Gesundheitsmanagement, Gesundheitsökonomie, Gesundheitspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Empirische Sozialforschung, Statistik
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Forschungsmethoden
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Denkansätze und Ideologie der Umweltschützer

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Psychodynamic Inquiry and Social Science Methodology 2. Exploring the Empathic Method 3. What to Look For In Psychodynamic Inquiry 4. Explorations in the Disconfirmation of Psychodynamic Assertions 5. Integrating Social Science Concepts and Findings into Psychodynamic Research 6. A Panoply of Social Science Methods 7. An Adventure in Narrative Analysis 8. A Systematic Study of Irreality 9. The Munich Crisis Examined: An Experiment in Collaboration in Data Interpretation 10. Methods for Studying Irrationality in Organizations, Institutions and Social Movements: a Case Study in Urban Design 11. Methods for Studying Climate Change Denial, and Corporate Acquisitiveness

Über Autor(innen)

William R. Meyers is Professor Emeritus in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, USA. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, was on the faculty of Harvard and M.I.T., and has served as the Director of Research for the Peace Corps.