A Sociological Perspective on Contextualism.

Thomas, Sydney Carroll

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ERIC Number: EJ542377

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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A Sociological Perspective on Contextualism.

Thomas, Sydney Carroll

Journal of Counseling & Development, v74 n6 p529-36 Jul-Aug 1996

Reviews key assumptions of two contextualist theories (constructivism and interactionism), examines the theories' claims, and offers suggestions as to how a sociological analysis of human development can remedy some of the major theoretical failings while building on the basic strengths. Also discusses how a critical contextualism might help counselors. (RJM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Counseling Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Development, Epistemology, Social Science Research

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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