Theoretical foundation

The strengths section builds on the strengths-based approach in positive psychology. The approach rests on the idea that people grow most by building on what they naturally do well, rather than mainly correcting weaknesses. It is especially known from the research of psychologist Donald O. Clifton. Humalyzer’s 34 strengths and four domains (Drive, Influence, Connection and Insight) are Humalyzer’s own model.

The preferences section builds on Carl Gustav Jung’s theory of psychological types. The theory describes differences in how we gain energy, take in information and make decisions. Humalyzer shows preferences as spectrums between two poles rather than as fixed types.

The conflict analysis builds on the two-dimensional model of conflict handling. The model describes conflict behaviour along two dimensions: how much you assert your own interests, and how much you accommodate others. It has its roots in the work of Robert Blake and Jane Mouton in the 1960s and was developed further in conflict research in the 1970s.

The needs assessment builds on Self-Determination Theory, developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan. The theory describes three basic psychological needs that matter for motivation and well-being: autonomy, competence and relatedness.

The motivation profile extends Self-Determination Theory’s model of motivation types. The needs assessment shows what each person needs. The motivation profile shows how they are driven, from intrinsic motivation to more externally regulated behaviour.

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