discursive psychology

Discursive psychology is an approach to understanding human behavior by analyzing how people use language and conversation to construct their social reality. Instead of focusing solely on internal thoughts or feelings, it looks at how words, stories, and interactions shape identities, actions, and social norms. By examining everyday talk, discursive psychology reveals how people persuade, justify, and negotiate meaning in real-time, highlighting the social and contextual nature of human psychology. It emphasizes that language is not just a reflection of thoughts but an active tool in shaping experiences and social relationships.