Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Psychology
Date of Publication
1976
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
Symbolism (Psychology), Semantic differential technique
DOI
10.15760/etd.2589
Physical Description
1 online resource (82 p.)
Abstract
The present research was conducted in order to develop a method useful for measuring the meaning of symbolic material. Using this method an investigation was conducted to test the validity of several personality theories which ascribe meanings to select symbols.
A summary of the major personality theories dealing with symbolic material was conducted . Each theory was briefly presented with a discussion of the methods employed to determine the meanings of symbols. A set of symbol theory considerations was presented which would suggest the necessary components of an objective investigation attempting to be a validity test of symbol meanings predictions.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16330
Recommended Citation
Willard, Stephen, "A Validity Study of Select Symbol-Referent Relationships Using Semantic Differential Ratings" (1976). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 2592.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.2589
Comments
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology