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This article presents the person–environment analysis as a framework for participatory and holistic research. By using common methods of qualitative research and analysis, it is possible to capture the present situation of a person. The person–environment analysis is built on Kurt Lewin’s field theory and a further development of its system of visual representation of the life space. It is argued that the person–environment analysis offers a frame to represent the perceived subjective situation of a person, which can be used in research, yet offers the possibility of counseling and intervention.

Person–Environment Analysis: A Framework for Participatory Holistic Research

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg

Gestalt Theory

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This article presents the person–environment analysis as a framework for participatory and holistic research. By using common methods of qualitative research...

Person–Environment Analysis: A Framework for Participatory Holistic Research

Published Online: Apr 11, 2018

Page range: 59 - 74

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2018-0005

Keywords
Person–environment analysis, Kurt Lewin, field theory, Gestalt psychology, participatory research

© 2018 Steffen Kaiser et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Person–Environment Analysis: A Framework for Participatory Holistic Research

Published Online: Apr 11, 2018

Page range: 59 - 74

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2018-0005

KeywordsPerson–environment analysis, Kurt Lewin, field theory, Gestalt psychology, participatory research

© 2018 Steffen Kaiser et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Person–environment analysis, Kurt Lewin, field theory, Gestalt psychology, participatory research