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== Activity Theory == | == Activity Theory == | ||
[[File: | [[File:Activity_system.png|thumb|right|Diagram of an activity system in activity theory]] | ||
'''Activity theory''' is a theoretical framework for understanding human behavior and consciousness. It originated from the work of [[Lev Vygotsky]], [[Alexei Leontiev]], and [[Sergei Rubinstein]] | '''Activity theory''' is a theoretical framework for understanding human behavior and consciousness in terms of the interactions between individuals and their environment. It originated from the work of Soviet psychologists [[Lev Vygotsky]], [[Alexei Leontiev]], and [[Sergei Rubinstein]]. Activity theory is used to analyze the structure, development, and context of human activities. | ||
== | == Core Concepts == | ||
Activity theory | Activity theory is based on several core concepts: | ||
== | === Activity === | ||
An '''activity''' is a system of actions directed towards a specific goal or objective. It is the basic unit of analysis in activity theory. Activities are driven by motives and are realized through actions and operations. | |||
=== | === Subject === | ||
The '''subject''' is the individual or group engaged in the activity. The subject interacts with the object of the activity to achieve a desired outcome. | |||
=== Object === | |||
The '''object''' is the target or goal of the activity. It is what the subject is working towards and is transformed into an outcome through the activity. | |||
=== Tools === | |||
'''Tools''' are the mediating artifacts used by the subject to interact with the object. They can be physical tools, such as instruments or machines, or symbolic tools, such as language or signs. | |||
=== | === Community === | ||
The '''community''' consists of all individuals or groups who share the same general object and are involved in the activity. The community provides the social context for the activity. | |||
=== Rules === | |||
'''Rules''' are the norms, conventions, and regulations that govern the actions within the activity. They shape how the subject interacts with the object and the community. | |||
=== Division of Labor === | === Division of Labor === | ||
The '''division of labor''' refers to the distribution of tasks and responsibilities among the members of the community. It defines the roles and contributions of each participant in the activity. | |||
== Activity System == | |||
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An '''activity system''' is a network of these components (subject, object, tools, community, rules, and division of labor) that interact to produce an outcome. The diagram of an activity system illustrates how these elements are interconnected and how they influence each other. | |||
== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
Activity theory has been applied in various fields, including | Activity theory has been applied in various fields, including education, human-computer interaction, organizational studies, and developmental psychology. It provides a framework for analyzing complex human practices and understanding the dynamic nature of human activities. | ||
== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Lev Vygotsky]] | * [[Lev Vygotsky]] | ||
* [[Alexei Leontiev]] | * [[Alexei Leontiev]] | ||
* [[Cultural-historical psychology]] | |||
* [[Human-computer interaction]] | * [[Human-computer interaction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:01, 15 February 2025
Activity Theory[edit]
Activity theory is a theoretical framework for understanding human behavior and consciousness in terms of the interactions between individuals and their environment. It originated from the work of Soviet psychologists Lev Vygotsky, Alexei Leontiev, and Sergei Rubinstein. Activity theory is used to analyze the structure, development, and context of human activities.
Core Concepts[edit]
Activity theory is based on several core concepts:
Activity[edit]
An activity is a system of actions directed towards a specific goal or objective. It is the basic unit of analysis in activity theory. Activities are driven by motives and are realized through actions and operations.
Subject[edit]
The subject is the individual or group engaged in the activity. The subject interacts with the object of the activity to achieve a desired outcome.
Object[edit]
The object is the target or goal of the activity. It is what the subject is working towards and is transformed into an outcome through the activity.
Tools[edit]
Tools are the mediating artifacts used by the subject to interact with the object. They can be physical tools, such as instruments or machines, or symbolic tools, such as language or signs.
Community[edit]
The community consists of all individuals or groups who share the same general object and are involved in the activity. The community provides the social context for the activity.
Rules[edit]
Rules are the norms, conventions, and regulations that govern the actions within the activity. They shape how the subject interacts with the object and the community.
Division of Labor[edit]
The division of labor refers to the distribution of tasks and responsibilities among the members of the community. It defines the roles and contributions of each participant in the activity.
Activity System[edit]
An activity system is a network of these components (subject, object, tools, community, rules, and division of labor) that interact to produce an outcome. The diagram of an activity system illustrates how these elements are interconnected and how they influence each other.
Applications[edit]
Activity theory has been applied in various fields, including education, human-computer interaction, organizational studies, and developmental psychology. It provides a framework for analyzing complex human practices and understanding the dynamic nature of human activities.
