Critical analysis of Roger's theory of personality and how it

Critical analysis
Rogers Theory of Personality
And
How it influences the Therapeutic Relationship
By Fiona Wicks
April 2002

There have been several different personality theories, which have adopted a phenomenological approach ranging from the humanistic theory outlined by Carl Rogers to the existentialism of R D Laing. They all share the idea that as phenomenological understanding of the person and their situation is essential to the understanding of that individual’s personality. Rogers attempts to present his statement of personality dynamics and behaviour by putting together the theoretical formulation, which were explicit or implicit in his theory and the effects upon personality. Personality refers to an organisation of more or less permanent qualities that charactise an individual. Rogers developed his theory of personality as a result of clinical work. He emphased the importance of self concept and personal growth. He argues that all human human beings have two basi...