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¹Department of Educational Studies, School of Education, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. t.d.corcoran@sheffield.ac.uk

The British Journal of Social Psychology

|September 27, 2008

Summary

Discursive psychology (DP) should consider ontological concerns, moving beyond epistemological constructionism. This approach values practical-moral knowledge for understanding psychosocial agency and promoting wellness.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Psychology
Philosophy of Psychology

Background:

Discursive psychology (DP) often defers ontological concerns, potentially leading to method-fetishism.
The predominant approach is discursive psychological approach informed by epistemological constructionism (DPEC).
Alternative perspectives integrating joint action and critical realism offer a different framework.

Purpose of the Study:

To contrast the predominant DPEC with a discursive psychological approach informed by ontological constructionism (DPOC).
To argue for the importance of ontological considerations within discursive psychology.
To chart a path for future discursive psychological studies valuing practical-moral knowledge.

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Contrastive analysis of epistemological constructionism (DPEC) and ontological constructionism (DPOC) in DP.

Integration of concepts from joint action theory and critical realism.

Main Results:

The distinction between DPEC and DPOC offers a valuable framework for discursive psychology.
Ontological considerations are crucial for understanding psychosocial agency and practical-moral knowledge.
Debating the role of ontology in psychology is central to personal, relational, and collective wellness.

Conclusions:

Discursive psychology should embrace ontological discussions to enrich its theoretical and practical applications.
An ontological constructionist approach (DPOC) provides a more robust understanding of human action.
Prioritizing practical-moral knowledge through an ontological lens can enhance psychological well-being.