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Question: A qualitative study, using Kelly’s (1955) repertory grid technique, to explore feelings and behaviours towards relatives.
Answer: This study aims to explore my own personal constructions and perceptions about my relatives using Kelly's (1955) repertory grid technique. Data gathered is used to highlight and ladder, using Hinkle’s (1965) technique, my personal constructs of relatives I dislike. The higher ordinate construct revealed via laddering and its implications for my relatives and myself is discussed. I propose that the new awareness I have gained through reflection in this study opens up the possibility for modifying my behaviours towards certain relatives. I will support this proposition by drawing on theories and studies from Open University D317 course books and the CPJ magazine.
Introduction.
Stevens (in Sapford, 2001) proposes social psychology as a moral science and emphasises the lived reality of experience. In taking this experiential stance he argues for action as the main points of interest ...(short extract)
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- Subject: Social Psychology
- Course: D317
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 77%
- Words: 4437
- Date submitted: January 23, 2009
- Date written: June, 2006
- References: Yes
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 253
