Q Methodology Study of a Person in Individual Therapy
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- 1 January 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Clinical Case Studies
- Vol. 4 (1) , 40-56
Abstract
This article describes a case study where the Q Methodology approach was applied to explore the self-image of a person in short-term therapy. The person gained increased self-understanding and resolved an internal conflict related to a self-image issue that was underlying the presenting problem. Furthermore, theQMethodology approach, combined with PerceptualControl Theory (PCT), suggested some ideas about the nature of the self-concept that can be explored in future research.Keywords
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