Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic psychology prefers qualitative research methods to the more “positivist” and “empiricist” approaches. This is part of the field’s “human science” approach to psychology and involves an emphasis on the actual experience of persons. Many humanistic psychologists regard the use of quantitative methods in the study of the human mind and behaviour as misguided. This is in direct contrast to cognitivism, an approach of which humanistic psychology has been strongly critical.

This book is an examination of research and practice in humanistic psychology, this work highlights the lasting contributions of humanistic psychology to the science of psychology and to the pursuit of personal and spiritual development. It explores the passions and goals of the founders and their vital legacy for the 21 century.

Contents: Preface. 1. Existential and humanistic psychology: an introduction. 2. Historical and cultural context of humanistic psychology. 3. Scientific and philosophical context of humanistic psychology. 4. Existential phenomenological psychology: ideas and new approaches. 5. Existential counseling in psychology: techniques and its implementation. 6. Trends in humanistic psychology and its behaviorism. 7. Humanistic psychology of self-disclosure: relationship and community. 8. Phenomenological of existential psychology. 9. Effects of human nature on humanistic psychology. 10. Ethical issues in humanistic psychology. 11. Methods and techniques for humanistic psychology. 12. Future promise and hope of humanistic psychology. Bibliography. Index.