Glossary E
Glossary E
Existential psychology is the brand of contemporary psychology that was influenced by existential philosophy.
Existential theories refer as views that uphold personal responsibility for discovering one's personal values and meanings in life and then living in accordance with them. People face Existential anxiety due to awareness of their life's finitude and must overcome both this anxiety and obstacles to a life governed by the meanings they give to it, in order to achieve mental health and avoid maladaptive behavior
Existentialism is a broad philosophical, psychological, and literary movement that focuses on the authenticity, freedom, responsibility, and choice of the individual confronted with the threat of meaninglessness and non-existence.
In the psychology context, an existentialist perspective focuses on the study and understanding of human existence, emphasizing individual freedom, choice, and responsibility. Rooted in existential philosophy, existential psychology explores the intrinsic aspects of the human Condition, including the search for meaning, the confrontation with existential angst or dread, and the challenge of facing life's inherent uncertainties and the inevitability of death.