Exploring Depth: Utilizing Inquiry Questions Through Positivist, Constructivist, and Mixed Methods in the House-Tree-Person

Authors

  • Sruche Mittal Student, Department of Psychological Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
  • Aditi Ashok Arur Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, (Christ Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1301.055

Keywords:

House-Tree-Person, Enquiry questions, Personality Assessment, positivist, constructivist, mixed methods, Inquiry Questions

Abstract

This action research study explores the different inquiry questions within the House-Tree-Person (HTP) personality assessment test and examines how these questions function across positivist, constructivist, and mixed methods approaches. While previous studies have focused on the HTP technique and its interpretive potential, little attention has been given to the specific inquiry questions in drawing out meaningful insights from participants. The assessment was conducted on 9 participants aged 25-35 years. Through qualitative analysis, we assess the strengths and limitations of various question types in uncovering the personal meanings within HTP drawings. Our findings recommend that practitioners tailor inquiry questions to optimize the interpretive and therapeutic value of HTP assessments and their inquiry questions. The study contributes to psychological assessments, particularly the HTP test and inquiry questions.

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Published

2025-03-31

How to Cite

Sruche Mittal, & Aditi Ashok Arur. (2025). Exploring Depth: Utilizing Inquiry Questions Through Positivist, Constructivist, and Mixed Methods in the House-Tree-Person. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.25215/1301.055