Psychology Press - Studying Individual Development in Context

Standard approaches to studying development often focus on variables and relationships, which can cause the individual to be overlooked. This book offers a different perspective through a person-oriented approach. Instead of looking at isolated data points, it focuses on the individual as a functioning whole. Drawing on the holistic-interactionistic research paradigm established by David Magnusson and others, the text explores the new developmental science. This science examines the connections and interactions between various systems, including biological and psychological factors. It provides a framework for understanding how people develop within an interindividual context, making it a valuable resource for those looking to move beyond traditional variable-centered methods.