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The role of methods in the methodology cycle
pp. 41-57
Résumé
The crucial starting point for this book is the idea that methods are a sub-part of methodology that functions as a cycle and that it is in the coordination of all parts of the cycle that creating and using any particular method may make sense for knowledge creation. In this chapter I outline some ways in which such theory-based methods have been, and could be, created. The examples used come from traditional personality questionnaires. How can we study the reality of the phenomenon described in that (or any other) one personality test item? This is the crucial issue for all of psychological methods—they need to establish access to basic psychological processes that can be studied on the basis of any single instance (see elaboration in the chapter). Traditional personality questionnaires are filled with valuable materials about the phenomena under study. It is another matter that as methods they remain inconsequential. Examples of constructing relevant methods (TEA) are given. The focus on constructing methods that entail movement is outlined.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Valsiner Jaan (2017) From methodology to methods in human psychology. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 41-57
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-61064-1_5
Citation complète:
Valsiner Jaan, 2017, The role of methods in the methodology cycle. In J. Valsiner From methodology to methods in human psychology (41-57). Dordrecht, Springer.