First published in 1977, this now classic manual has beencompletely revised and updated to reflect the enormous changes thathave taken place both in the popularity of repertory grid methodsand in the study of the methods themselves.
Aimed at novices as well as those already knowledgeable aboutgrid usage, this manual provides an overview of GeorgeKelly's personal construct theory, which underpins repertorygrid methods. The reader will learn how to design a grid, withguidance on how to choose elements and ways of eliciting personalconstructs that can influence the results obtained.
The second edition includes multiple examples of grids, as wellas:
* New chapters on the main computer methods of analysisavailable
* Supporting website with grid analysis programs availableto download
* Extended annotated bibliography of the many examples of gridusage
This book will appeal to psychology students, practitioners andacademics. Other professionals who will find this an invaluableguide include managers, teachers and educationalists, speech andlanguage therapists, nurses, probation officers andpsychiatrists.