The phenomenological approach in personality theory: some critical remarks.

Abstract

Believing that phenomenology is descriptive rather than explanatory, the writer takes exception to some of the theoretical constructs proposed by Snygg and Combs (see 23: 5110). In his opinion, phenomenology has been "confused" with what he considers the subjective frame of reference. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)