Incorporating development into personal construct theory.

Jablonski, J. F., Lester, D.

Keywords:
development, personal construct theory, Heinz Werner

Abstract:
The ideas of Werner (1957) and Mehrabian (1968) are used to suggest how developmental processes can be introduced into George Kelly’s personal construct theory, and the major theories of human development (Freud, Erikson, Ainsworth and others) are explored for their implications for the content of constructs that individuals develop over time. Ten critical questions for Personal Construct Theory are posed to stimulate further theory and research on these issues.

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Reference:
Jablonski, J. F., Lester, D. (2008). Incorporating development into personal construct theory. Personal Construct Theory & Practice, 5, 41-49, 2008.