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Dissertation
The role of paradox in behavioral change: from C.G. Jung's process of transformation to systems theory's dynamic of second order change
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Hahnemann University
Jun 1989
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00009535
Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the role of paradox in behavioral change. The vehicle used for this investigation is the comparison of two theories which utilize contralogical and paradoxical means of behavioral change. Those theories are the analytical psychology of C. G. Jung and systems theory as it is applied to the behavioral sciences. Second order change, as described by systems theorists, and Jung's concept of transformation, both involve stepping outside the frame of competing and mutually exclusive choices to a conceptual meta-level where the duality and polarities of our existence can be acknowledged, recognized as complementary, and embraced. In analytical psychology, this superordinate level is the Self, which unifies conscious and unconscious aspects of our psyches. For systems theorists, the meta-level is the move to a higher logical typology through second order change. The processes to achieve this meta-level are illogical, "irrational," and paradoxical. Techniques which promote this type of change are compared and discussed.
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Details
- Title
- The role of paradox in behavioral change
- Creators
- Phil Weber
- Awarding Institution
- Hahnemann University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
- Publisher
- Hahnemann University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- iv, 92 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Hahnemann University (1982-1993); Mental Health (Technology/Sciences) [Historical]; School of Health Sciences and Humanities (1988-1993); Psychology [Historical]
- Other Identifier
- 991021888850404721