The theory and methodology of interpretation, particularly relevant to qualitative research and therapeutic approaches that emphasize meaning-making and understanding subjective experience.
Example: Therapists using hermeneutic approaches to understand clients' life stories and personal meanings rather than focusing on symptom reduction or behavioral change.
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