title: Adlerian-oriented early memory research: what does it tell us?
abstract: Of the different approaches to interpreting early memories (EMs), Adlerian-oriented EM research comparatively has shown a most substantial increase in the past 10 years. I examine all Adlerian-oriented EM research appearing from 1981 through 1990. The majority of the research provides a tentative base of support for Adler's (1931) views about EMs. However, several deficiencies in these investigations are identified (e.g., a lack of pilot studies), and some recommendations are made for future EM studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton 76203, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Watkins