Interdisciplinary Research and Theory

Abstract

This introduction provides an overview of content in the person-centered approach and related fields as concerns meaning making in the sciences and humanities. Areas covered include cognitive and neuroscience, mindfulness, developmental relating, positive psychology and self-determination theory, systems and game theory, theory of science, philosophy and spirituality. A key feature of the introduction is the presentation of concept maps—graphical depictions of the relationships between major concepts in a field. These concept maps provide not only a concise, visual introduction, but an enthusiastic invitation for the reader to crystalize core concepts, “bridge” them to concepts of the person-centered approach (PCA), and form new meanings.