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  1. A Necessary Dialogue: Theory in Case Study Research

    Theory might relate to case study in a number of ways. First, there is theory of the case which informs how the case is constructed and selected. Second, theory for the case: here cases might test or apply theory. The researcher might begin with the theory and see how the case does or does not fit.

  2. Case Study: Definition, Examples, Types, and How to Write

    A case study is an in-depth study of one person, group, or event. In a case study, nearly every aspect of the subject's life and history is analyzed to seek patterns and causes of behavior. Case studies can be used in many different fields, including psychology, medicine, education, anthropology, political science, and social work.

  3. The Central Role of Theory in Qualitative Research

    The dialogue extends between the theoretical framework, the case selection, the deductive and inductive strategy, and "dialogic engagement between theory and case study entails the rich potential for mutual formation and generative tension" (Rule & John, 2015, p. 10).

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    Summary. The case study approach has a rich history in psychology as a method for observing the ways in which individuals may demonstrate abnormal thinking and behavior, for collecting evidence concerning the circumstances and consequences surrounding such disorders, and for providing data to generate and test models of human behavior (see Yin ...

  5. Understanding Case Study Method in Research: A Comprehensive Guide

    The case study method is an in-depth research strategy focusing on the detailed examination of a specific subject, situation, or group over time. It's employed across various disciplines to narrow broad research fields into manageable topics, enabling researchers to conduct detailed investigations in real-world contexts. This method is characterized by its intensive examination of individual ...

  6. Case Study Methodology of Qualitative Research: Key Attributes and

    A case study is one of the most commonly used methodologies of social research. This article attempts to look into the various dimensions of a case study research strategy, the different epistemological strands which determine the particular case study type and approach adopted in the field, discusses the factors which can enhance the effectiveness of a case study research, and the debate ...

  7. A Case for the Case Study: How and Why They Matter

    As you read case studies across the disciplines, you will find that patterns emerge in the framing and production of cases. The paradigmatic approach in social work and psychology connects a specific clinical theory—e.g., psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive-behavioral—to specific client contexts or outcomes. The humanistic approach offers first-person practitioner accounts of ...

  8. Single case studies are a powerful tool for developing ...

    Psychology embraces a diverse range of methodologies. However, most rely on averaging group data to draw conclusions. In this Perspective, we argue that single case methodology is a valuable tool ...

  9. PDF Theory-building case studies of counselling and psychotherapy

    Correspondence: Department of Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USA. E-mail: [email protected]. 1473-3145 (print)/1746-1405 (online) - 2007 British Association for Counselling ...

  10. Key Study: HM's case study (Milner and Scoville, 1957)

    HM's case study is one of the most famous and important case studies in psychology, especially in cognitive psychology. It was the source of groundbreaking new knowledge on the role of the hippocampus in memory. Background Info "Localization of function in the brain" means that different parts of the brain have different functions ...

  11. Case Study: Psychology Definition, History & Examples

    A case study in psychology is a detailed investigation of an individual, group, event, or community to understand their thoughts, behaviors, and development. It helps psychologists gain in-depth insights and generate hypotheses by examining specific characteristics and experiences. Case studies provide a unique perspective and contribute to ...

  12. Psychology Case Study Examples: A Deep Dive into Real-life Scenarios

    One notable example is Freud's study on Little Hans. This case study explored a 5-year-old boy's fear of horses and related it back to Freud's theories about psychosexual stages. Another classic example is Genie Wiley (a pseudonym), a feral child who was subjected to severe social isolation during her early years.

  13. How To Write a Psychology Case Study in 8 Steps (Plus Tips)

    A psychology case study is a thorough study of a single person, community or event that relies on observations, facts and experiments to gather information. ... Descriptive case studies: This involves observing and studying an individual using descriptive theory and comparing research data to existing theories.

  14. Clinical Case Studies in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Treatment

    Abstract. This manuscript provides a review of the clinical case study within the field of psychoanalytic and psychodynamic treatment. The method has been contested for methodological reasons and because it would contribute to theoretical pluralism in the field. We summarize how the case study method is being applied in different schools of ...

  15. The Case Study Method in Psychodynamic Psychology: Focus on ...

    The case study method has been essential in psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy, since it is the only way to describe and explore the deepest levels of the human psyche. Addiction is no more and no less than a particular psychological mechanism, identical at its core to other psychological compulsions, and is therefore best understood and reported by this method that explores the mind in ...

  16. What Is a Case, and What Is a Case Study?

    Résumé. Case study is a common methodology in the social sciences (management, psychology, science of education, political science, sociology). A lot of methodological papers have been dedicated to case study but, paradoxically, the question "what is a case?" has been less studied.

  17. Little Hans

    The case study of Little Hans does appear to provide support for Freud's (1905) theory of the Oedipus complex. However, there are difficulties with this type of evidence. There are several other weaknesses with the way that the data was collected in this study. Freud only met Hans once and all of his information came from Hans father.

  18. Case Study: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Monson, C. M. & Shnaider, P. (2014). Treating PTSD with cognitive-behavioral therapies: Interventions that work. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Updated July 31, 2017. Date created: 2017. This case example explains how Jill's therapist used a cognitive intervention with a written worksheet as a starting point for engaging in ...

  19. (PDF) Case Studies and Theories of Criminals

    The first case study involves a man by the name of John J., a 45-year-old male. referred by his attorney for a psychological evaluation following criminal charges that. Mr. J had sexually abused a ...

  20. Dr. John Money Gender Experiment: Reimer Twins

    The John Money Experiment involved David Reimer, a twin boy raised as a girl following a botched circumcision. Money asserted gender was primarily learned, not innate. However, David struggled with his female identity and transitioned back to male in adolescence. The case challenged Money's theory, highlighting the influence of biological sex on gender identity.

  21. Case Studies of Sigmund Freud

    Little Hans. Perhaps the best known case study published by Freud was of Little Hans. Little Hans was the son of a friend and follower of Freud, music critic Max Graf. Graf's son, Herbert, witnessed a tragic accident in which a horse carrying a heavily loaded cart collapsed in the street. Five year old Little Hans developed a fear of horses ...

  22. Sigmund Freud's Little Hans

    The study of Little Hans is a case study written by Sigmund Freud in 1909. It offers a detailed interpretation of Hans' phobia of horses by drawing on Freud's theory of the Oedipus complex. How ...

  23. John Bowlby's Attachment Theory

    Key Takeaways. Bowlby's evolutionary theory of attachment suggests that children come into the world biologically pre-programmed to form attachments with others, because this will help them to survive. Bowlby argued that a child forms many attachments, but one of these is qualitatively different. This is what he called primary attachment ...