Dialogowe funkcje Ja — implikacje dla zdrowia
Dialogic function of “I” — the implications for health

Summary/Abstract: This article aims at presenting the assumptions and statements of the Dialogical Self Theory, as well as the most significant research findings gathered in frames of grant realized in Poland. The Dialogical self is defined as “a dynamic multiplicity of voiced positions in the landscape of the mind, intertwined as this mind is with the minds of other people”. The theory inspires research in correlation, experimental and phenomenological approach. In the article the main research findings are summarized and some new thesis based on them are introduced. Adaptive functions of the dialogical self refers to presence of various I‑positions and their flexible organization allowing for dialogue between them, as well as the presence of meta‑position. Internal dialogical activity has some applications in psychotherapy and counseling.

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