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The choice humanistic psychology faces.

Steven C Hayes¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557-0062, USA. hayes@unr.edu

Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)

|December 5, 2012

Summary

Humanistic psychology shares interests with humanities but lacks true dialogue. Engaging in this dialogue requires a willingness to adapt and change within the field.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies

Background:

A series of articles explores shared interests between humanistic psychology and traditional humanities.
Current discourse indicates commonalities but not a fully established dialogue.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the potential for and implications of a genuine dialogue between humanistic psychology and the humanities.
To prompt humanistic psychology to consider the value and necessity of interdisciplinary conversation.

Main Methods:

Analysis of existing literature and discourse within humanistic psychology and humanities.
Identification of thematic overlaps and points of potential engagement.

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Significant overlap in topics of interest is documented.

A genuine, reciprocal dialogue has not yet been established.

Conclusions:

Humanistic psychology must evaluate whether pursuing a dialogue with the humanities aligns with its interests.
Genuine dialogue necessitates a commitment to potential evolution and change within humanistic psychology.