Abstract

PAUKOVA, Anna. Downshifting: foundations and dynamics of personal choice. Rev. abordagem gestalt. [online]. 2014, vol.20, n.1, pp.128-133. ISSN 1809-6867.

Downshifting phenomenon is regarded as a process of inner choice between two options of personal actualization: personalization and personification. Cultural and social background of such choice is historically described. Some aspects of psychological dynamics of choice are illustrated by examples of different downshifting strategies.

Keywords : Downshifting; Self-Alienation; Self-Actualization; Experiencing society.

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