Ecological Psychology: New Advances in Psychology Series

Author: Qin Xiaoli
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is one of the series on new developments in psychology. Ecological psychology is a new theoretical school of psychology that is emerging in the West and gradually gaining widespread attention in academia. The book introduces in detail the historical context of its emergence and the background of related disciplines, and systematically presents and evaluates its theoretical perspectives. It is believed that readers will broaden their horizons, understand the new trends and directions in psychology, enhance their knowledge, and lay a theoretical foundation for innovative psychology through reading this book. Ecological psychology has significant theoretical and practical implications. The theoretical significance of ecological psychology lies in its treating the unity of humans and the environment as the fundamental research object of psychology and taking the real-life world as the foundation of psychological research. Therefore, it holds important theoretical significance in overcoming dualistic thinking, resolving the opposition between objective and subjective psychology, and constructing a vibrant, interactive, and humanized holism-based psychological system. The practical significance of ecological psychology mainly lies in its focus on the ecological validity of psychological research and the resolution of ecological crises.