Social Science Methods for Psychodynamic Inquiry [electronic resource] : The Unconscious on the World Scene /
Meyers, William R.author.
This book explains, with case examples, a variety of social science research methods suitable for studying the unconscious components of irrational social and political actions in world affairs, which can be defined as those that are intensely destructive, self-destructive, or extremely bizarre. The book argues that they are driven in part by feelings and fantasies that are outside of conscious awareness. Meyers explores the role of empathy in clinical understanding, as well as the value of exposing assertions to empirical disconfirmation. With a variety of research methods such as survey research, content analysis, and narrative analysis, and case examples such as studies of 'irreal' statements by authoritarian leaders, fabricated newspaper articles and climate change denial, this book sheds light on how to conduct research on psychodynamic matters in a scientifically valid and credible way.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book explains, with case examples, a variety of social science research methods suitable for studying the unconscious components of irrational social and political actions in world affairs, which can be defined as those that are intensely destructive, self-destructive, or extremely bizarre. The book argues that they are driven in part by feelings and fantasies that are outside of conscious awareness. Meyers explores the role of empathy in clinical understanding, as well as the value of exposing assertions to empirical disconfirmation. With a variety of research methods such as survey research, content analysis, and narrative analysis, and case examples such as studies of 'irreal' statements by authoritarian leaders, fabricated newspaper articles and climate change denial, this book sheds light on how to conduct research on psychodynamic matters in a scientifically valid and credible way.
Machine generated contents note: -- 1. Clinical Inquiry and Social Science Methodology2. Exploring the Empathic Method3. What to Look For In Psychodynamic Inquiry4. Disconfirmation of Psychodynamic Assertions 5. Integrating Social Science Concepts and Findings into Psychodynamic Research6. A Panoply of Social Science Methods 7. An Adventure in Narrative Analysis8. A Systematic Study of Irreality9. The Munich Crisis Examined: An Experiment in Collaboration in Data Interpretation10. Methods for Studying Irrationality in Organizations, Institutions and Social Movements: a Case Study in Urban Design11. Methods for Studying Climate Change Denial, and Corporate Acquisitiveness.
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