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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > emotion processes in relationships > unconditional positive regard
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > emotion processes in relationships > unconditional positive regard
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > emotion processes in relationships > unconditional positive regard

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unconditional positive regard  

Definition

  • This entry focuses on the concepts of conditional and unconditional positive regard and their implications for healthy psychological functioning. The concept of unconditional positive regard was introduced in the 1950s by Carl Rogers in the context of therapist-client relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Unconditional Positive Regard]

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