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🧠 Related to Adler's psychology 👤 A follower of Adler
Adlerian

Adlerian

9.8
Relating to a way of helping people that focuses on a person's goals and social life
  • adjective
  • /ˌædˈlɛr.i.ən/
  • Specialized
: adleriano
  • Individual Psychology: The Journal of Adlerian Theory, Research, and Practice, 53, 342-347.
  • Adlerian theory
  • Adlerian theory research
  • Adlerian theory research & practice

If we were strict in applying the conclusions of the Adlerian school, we should say the Negro is seeking to protest against the inferiority he feels.

Examples

  • Watkins, C.E. (1992). Birth-order research and Adler's theory: A critical review. Individual Psychology: Journal of Adlerian Theory Research & Practice, 48, 357-368.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Phillips, A. S., Long, R. G., & Bedeian, A. G. (1990). Type A status: Birth order and gender effects. Individual Psychology: Journal of Adlerian Theory, Research & Practice, 46, 365-373.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Snell, W. E., Hargrove, L., & Falbo, T. (1986). Birth order and achievement motivation configurations in women and men. Individual Psychology: Journal of Adlerian Theory, Research & Practice, 42, 428-438.

    Academic text (2001)

  • As an Adlerian therapist, she focuses on understanding her clients' social interests and community connections.

  • The Adlerian approach emphasizes the importance of social relationships in shaping individual behavior and identity.

  • Many counseling programs incorporate Adlerian principles to promote personal growth and community involvement.

Compounds

Adlerian psychology
  • Specialized
7.5

A way of understanding people that focuses on belonging, social ties, and daily life

Surface Forms

Adlerian positive

Morphology

Adlerian = Adler (semi-transparent) = Adler + ian

Formed regularly from the proper name 'Adler' plus the adjectival suffix '-ian'; the formation is transparent but understanding requires knowledge of the person or his theories.

Etymology

Adlerian comes from the name Alfred Adler, a psychologist, and his surname Adler means 'eagle' in German. The ending -ian means 'related to' or 'a follower of', like in Newtonian, so Adlerian describes ideas or methods that come from Alfred Adler.