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[Change, transformation, evolution].
1Université de Savoie. barthelemy@univ-savoie.fr
Bulletin De La Societe Des Sciences Medicales Du Grand-Duche De Luxembourg
|July 27, 2010
Summary
The study differentiates "change," "transformation," and "evolution" in psychological processes. It examines how the phenomeno-structural method tracks personality development across various life stages and interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- The study addresses the nuanced distinctions between change, transformation, and evolution in psychological contexts.
- It examines the application of these concepts within the phenomeno-structural method.
- The research spans historical and contemporary psychological approaches to analyzing dynamic processes.
Purpose:
- To differentiate and investigate the diffusion of terms like change, transformation, and evolution in psychological analysis.
- To explore the phenomeno-structural method's approach to understanding personality evolution.
- To analyze psychological modifications during development, intervention, and therapeutic practices.
Summary:
- The phenomeno-structural method, initially focused on mental structure organization (1920-1950), evolved to track personality changes from the 1950s onwards.
- This evolution encompasses normal and pathological development, adolescence, psychosurgery, psychobiological practices, delusional processes, alcoholic detoxification, and psychotherapy.
- The approach emphasizes understanding the sustainable effects and limits of various interventions on personality structure.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for understanding personality development and transformation beyond simple change.
- Offers insights into the long-term effects of psychological interventions and developmental phases.
- Contributes to a broader theoretical and methodological understanding of psychological mechanisms driving personal change.
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