The psychobiographer's handbook : a practical guide to research and ethics /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ponterotto, Joseph G. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2025]
Subjects:	Psychology > Biographical methods. Biography > Psychological aspects. Psychohistory. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Evolving Journey of Psychobiography
Defining the Field of Psychobiography
Historical Perspectives in Psychobiography
Current Status and Emerging Trends in Psychobiography
Research Paradigms and Inquiry Approaches
The Psychobiographer's "Relationship" and Positionality to the Historic Subject
The Psychobiographical Subject in Socio-Cultural-Historic Context
Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychobiography
Ethical Best Practices: A Checklist and Decision-Making Model
Overview of the Process and Steps of Psychobiographical Research
Selecting a Subject, Deciding Whether to Work With a Team, and Establishing Initial Research Goals
Choosing and Using a Psychological Theory to Guide Your Analysis
Engaging the Research: Locating, Evaluating, and Integrating Data on Your Subject
Writing and Disseminating the Psychobiographical Report
Psychobiographer Self-Care
Epilogue: Top 10 Characteristics of a Strong Psychobiography.