Hi Mildred
Just off the top of my head I remember an interesting study in
Nigel Beail's "Repertory Grid Technique and Personal Constructs.
Applications in Clinical & Educational Settings"
1985
Now I've found it ....
It's entitled "Towards an understanding of childhood difficulties"
R.J.Butler.
Pages 27 - 46 in the above mentioned book.
Regards
Adrian Fox
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