First published in 1977, this now classic manual has been completely revised and updated to reflect the enormous changes that have taken place both in the popularity of repertory grid methods and in the study of the methods themselves.Aimed at novices as well as those already knowledgeable about grid usage, this manual provides an overview of George Kelly's personal construct theory, which underpins repertory grid methods. The reader will learn how to design a grid, with guidance on how to choose elements and ways of eliciting personal constructs that can influence the results obtained.The second edition includes multiple examples of grids, as well as:* New chapters on the main computer methods of analysis available* Supporting website with grid analysis programs available to download* Extended annotated bibliography of the many examples of grid usageThis book will appeal to psychology students, practitioners and academics. Other professionals who will find this an invaluable guide include managers, teachers and educationalists, speech and language therapists, nurses, probation officers and psychiatrists.

About the Authors.Preface.Acknowledgements.1. The Basis of Repertory Grid Technique.Grids: What Are They?The Grid as Part of Personal Construct Theory.Grids: a Measure of What?Grids are about Constructs.Some Personal Construct Theory Corollaries.Different Kinds of Construct.Constructs in Transition.Conclusions.2. Constructs And Elements.What is an Element?What is a Construct?Elements in a Grid.The Nature and Types of Constructs in a Grid.Ways of Eliciting Personal Constructs from 'Elements'.Eliciting Personal Constructs in Ways other than from 'Elements'.Eliciting Constructs from Constructs.To Elicit or to Supply Constructs?Classification of Constructs.Which are more Important in a Grid - Elements or Constructs?Constructs and Elements: the Debate.Comment.3. Varieties Of Grid In Use Today.The Grid Form of the Role Construct Repertory Test.The Split-Half Method of Allocating Elements.A Grid Using Rankings.A Grid Using Ratings.Implications and Resistance-to-Change Grids.Resistance-to-Change Grid.A Bipolar Implications Grid.Dependency Grid.A Textual Grid.A Qualitative Grid.Comment.4. Analyzing Grid Data.Repertory Grids.Analyzing Constructs.Analyzing Elements.Joint Representations of Constructs and Elements.Representations of Multiple Repertory Grid Data.Dependency Grids.Implications Grids.Comments.5. Some Summary Measures Of Structure.Cognitive Complexity.Extremity and Ordination.Conflict.Element Indices.Measures of Superordinacy.Measures of Intransitivity.Implications Grids.Dependency Grids.Comment.6. Reliability and Validity.Reliability.Conclusions.Validity.Conclusions.7. Specific Ways Of Using Grids.The Individual and the Grid.A Decision-Making Grid.Wholly or Partially Standardized Grid Formats.Conclusions.8. Some Uses To Which Grids Have Been Put.Grids in General.In the Clinical Setting.Working with Children.Teachers and Teaching.The Construing of Professionals.Those With Learning Difficulties.Social Relationships.Language.Dependency.The Use and Abuse of Drugs.The Family.Forensic Work.Maps, Planning and Environment.Market Research.Politics.Careers.Sport.Organizational and Business Applications.More Unusual Uses of Grids.Appendix: Computer Programs and Websites.References.Author Index.Subject Index.