‘Trust me, we can sort this out’: a theory-testing case study of the role of epistemic trust in fostering relationships

IF 4.6 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Qualitative Research in Psychology Pub Date : 2022-02-12 DOI:10.1080/14780887.2022.2033898

Eva A. Sprecher, Elizabeth Li, M. Sleed, N. Midgley

引用次数: 6

Abstract

ABSTRACT Novel psychological theories are often conceived in a general or heuristic form that can benefit from development and granulation through context-specific theory testing. Here, a theory-testing single case study methodology, adapted from an approach developed in the field of psychoanalysis, is presented. The study exemplifies this methodology though an interrogation of the explanatory value of a relatively new child development theory, the theory of epistemic trust, in the context of the relationship between a foster carer (“John”) and a young person in their care (“Buster”). Using in-depth interview material, the ways and extent to which the theory of epistemic trust could aid understanding of this fostering relationship are examined. We discuss the implications for the development of the theory of epistemic trust and the applications of these findings to social work contexts. The strengths and limitations of this theory-testing case study approach are explored.

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“相信我，我们可以解决这个问题”：一项关于认知信任在培养关系中作用的理论测试案例研究

新颖的心理学理论通常以一般或启发式的形式构思，可以通过特定情境的理论测试来发展和细化。在这里，提出了一种理论检验的单一案例研究方法，该方法改编自精神分析领域的一种方法。该研究通过对一个相对较新的儿童发展理论——认知信任理论的解释价值的质疑，在寄养照顾者(“约翰”)和他们照顾的年轻人(“巴斯特”)之间关系的背景下，举例说明了这种方法。使用深度访谈材料，认识论信任理论可以帮助理解这种培养关系的方式和程度进行了检查。我们讨论了认识论信任理论发展的意义以及这些发现在社会工作环境中的应用。探讨了这种理论检验案例研究方法的优势和局限性。

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Qualitative Research in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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20.00

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0.50%

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