Down the Manhole: An Application of Developmental Psychology for All
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Date
2016-06
Authors
Bisbocci, Cesare
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
At its essence Down The Manhole is the story about a mother, Beatrix, and her
son Enzo as they find their way in the world together. Given their dysfunctional
beginnings this story is not uncommon, but what is remarkable is its ability to break
barriers. As it currently stands the majority of academic knowledge is allocated to a
state of privileged seclusion, and the findings that come out of research in the field of
child psychology are no exception. Down The .Manhole is a manifesto which declares
accessibility of knowledge to be a basic human right. It accomplishes this goal by
making research and theories about child development accessible, and comprehensible
to the layperson. The novel is informed by a combination of symbols of mindfulness,
and motifs of developmental theory in order to weave engaging characters, and a
compelling plot, that serves to educate the reader about developmental
theory. Throughout the narrative a large emphasis is placed on the restorative
properties of mindfulness as a path to greater health and well-being.
Description
126 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Psychology and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts, Spring 2016.
Keywords
Psychology, Developmental psychology, Mindset theory, Mindfulness, Creative project, Child development, Access to information, Attachment theory