An Exploration of the Origin of Role Formation via Psychodrama and Personal Construct Theories

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  • WARREN C. BONNEY Author
  • KATHLEEN HEDGE SCOTT Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/vnvmxm09

Keywords:

Psychodrama

Abstract

This article emphasizes the importance of understanding infantile role formation as a foundation for later role structure and its influence on adult behavior during periods of stress. Moreno's psychodramatic theory and Kelly's personal construct theory, as well
as brief reference to reinforcement concepts, are employed in an effort to achieve a fuller explanation of this process. The reciprocation of the theories is attested at several points of comparison.

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2025-03-14

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Vol. 36 No. 2 (1983): Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, and Sociometry

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