Focusing on language and the assessment of its meaning, this volume concentrates on a method of content analysis developed by the author and Goldine Gleser. Applicable to transcripts of speech or verbal texts, this method uses the grammatical clause as its smallest unit of communication, considering whether a verb is transitive or intransitive. It derives scores on many scales that have been tested for reliability of scoring and for construct validity.
Key Features
- Method of Content Analysis: Developed by the author and Goldine Gleser.
- Smallest Unit: Utilises the grammatical clause as its smallest unit of communication.
- Scoring: Derives scores on tested scales for reliability and construct validity.
- Technological Innovation: Includes computer software capable of understanding grammar and syntax.
Additional Information
This method considers whether or not a verb is transitive and involves an object, or is intransitive and describes a state of being. It provides detailed descriptions of the clinical and basic research establishing the validity of these scales, allowing readers to locate studies relevant to their special interest areas. The program can score all the scales, report standard deviations from the norms, and suggest APA DSM-IIIR diagnostic classifications for clinicians assessing patients.
