Theoretical Applications of Symbolic lnteractionism and Psychodrama

Authors

  • Gerard R. Kelly Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/jn3e0b17

Keywords:

Theoretical Applications, Symbolic lnteractionism and Psychodrama

Abstract

This article explores symbolic interactionism and psychodrama for conceptual links which can form the basis of an empirical theory of
group practice. George H. Mead's process oriented theory is enhanced by Jacob L. Moreno's dramaturgical approach on four critical fronts. The resulting synthesis begins to articulate universal themes which appear to be present in all groups as having potential for intervention by a trained facilitator. Such formal dialogue on a theoretical level has been neglected in previous methodological development and is a prerequisite for the production of viable models on small group theory.

References

Blatner, H. A. Acting-in, practical applications of psychodramatic methods. New York: Springer Publishing Co., Inc., 1973.

Blumer, H. Sociological implications of the thought of George Herbert Mead. American Journal of Sociology, 1966, 71, 535-548.

Chaiklin, H. Social system, personality system, and practice theory. In Social Work Practice, 1969. New York: Columbia University Press, 1969.

Kelly, G. R. Evaluating a psychiatric hospital psychodrama in-service training program. Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama and Sociometry. 1976, 29, 15-22.

Mead, G. H. Play, the game, and the generalized other. In Walter L. Wallace (Ed). Sociological theory, an introduction. Chicago: Aldine Publishing Co., 1969.

Moreno, J. L. The role concept, a bridge between psychiatry and sociology. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 1961, 118, 518-523.

Moreno, J.L. Psychodrama, Vol, 3. Action therapy and principles of practice. New York: Beacon House, 1969.

Moreno, J.L. Psychodrama, Vol. 1. New York: Beacon House, 1972 (4th edition).

Moreno, J. L. Who shall survive? Foundations of sociometry, group psychotherapy and sociodrama. New York: Beacon House, 1978 (3rd edition).

Turner, J. The structure of sociological theory. Homewood, Ill.: The Dorsey Press, 1974.

Downloads

Published

2025-01-17

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (1982): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

Section

Articles

License

Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

You are free to:

  1. Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  2. The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the following terms:

  1. Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  2. NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  3. NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
  4. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Notices:

You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.

No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.