Needs to reflect on the meaning of home

Authors

  • Christian-Tilman Schober Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität , Berlin - Departement of Psychology
  • Roman Leon Gallus Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität, Berlin - Departement of Psychology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15135/2018.6.1.14-28

Abstract

The aim of the research-project was to extend our understanding of the phenomenon of 'home' and how meaning of home is understood and constructed. For this purpose, literature was reviewed and two interviews with fellow students were conducted. The interviews were oriented at the problem-centered interview (PZI), looking for categories that were frequently mentioned. After discussing the project, we came to the conclusion that a dynamic approach is necessary to investigate the charakter of the phenomenon. It was therefore necessary to clarify the research question in order to take account of the dynamic nature of the phenomenon. The method of introspection, which was applied by both authors, appeared particularly suitable for this purpose.

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2018-03-30

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IDENTITY IN THE MAKING: Cultural organization of the self

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