Abstract

PELAEZ LOZANO, Maria del Socorro; LOZADA PAEZ, Mónica  and  OLANO DUQUE, Nathalie. Recognize the steps, challenges for future: Research in Humanistic Psychology. Psicol. caribe [online]. 2013, vol.30, n.2, pp.416-448. ISSN 2011-7485.

Abstract The present study aimed at analyzing the state of humanistic psychology research. The results are known from a literature review in publications found between 2005 and 2009, which was subsequently extended to 2010-2012, in indexed journals. Reviews were included in English and Spanish. Results recognized that research has evolved from theoretical considerations, to the application of such premises to different fields. At the same time, the review of relevance of epistemological and theoretical background makes presence. It evidences a path toward qualitative research and the recognition of the challenges of research and the publication of these studies.

Keywords : Humanistic clinical psychology; humanistic practices; humanistic research; Gestalt; person centered approach.

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