Systematic Self-Observation

• AcknowledgmentsSeries Editors′ IntroductionForeword - H. Schwartz1. Introducing Systematic Self-ObservationA Brief Description of Systematic Self-ObservationThe Theoretical and Methodological Bases for Systematic Self-ObservationA Brief Review of Social Science Endeavors at Self-ObservationHow Systematic Self-Observation Contrasts With the Other Self-Observation Methods2. Implementing Systematic Self-ObservationChoosing the Subject Matter for StudyFormulating the TopicRecruiting InformantsGuiding Informants to Be Scientific ObserversTeaching Informants How to ObserveTeaching Informants How to Report Self-ObservationsPreparing Informants With Training ExercisesEthical ConsiderationsFeedback on Systematic Self-Observation3. A Critical Evaluation of Systematic Self-ObservationProblems in Choosing the InformantsProblems in Framing and Delivering the InstructionsProblems in Observing the PhenomenonProblems in Recallign and Reporting the PhenomenonStrengths of the Systematic Self-Observation Method4. Four Studies Generated With Systematic Self-ObservationCase Study 1: Telling Lies in Everoyday LifeCase Study 2: The Micropolitics of the Secrets Told in Everyday LifeCase Study 3: Withholding of Compliments and the Covert Management of DisaffiliationCase Study 4: Envy in the Social Comparisons of Everyday LifeAnalytic Insights Generated by These Systematic Self-Observation Studies5. Other Applications of Systematic Self-ObservationResearchable Systematic Self-Observation TopicsSystematic Self Observation as RedagogyUsing Systematic Self-Observation for TherapySelf-Observation and Self/Spiritual Development PracticesNotesReferencesAbout the Authors

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