Exploring Depth: Utilizing Inquiry Questions Through Positivist, Constructivist, and Mixed Methods in the House-Tree-Person

First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my research supervisor, Aditi Ashok Arur, Assistant Professor for their continuous guidance, insightful feedback, and support throughout this research journey. Their expertise has been invaluable in shaping this paper and my understanding of the subject matter. I extend my heartfelt thanks to CHRIST (Deemed to be University), including all the faculty members and administrative staff, for providing me with the resources and environment to pursue my research with diligence. Special thanks to the Department of Psychological Sciences for their contributions to my understanding of therapeutic practices, especially those related to personality assessment and projective technique. I am particularly grateful to the individuals who participated in this study for taking the assessment and answering the enquiry questions, allowing me to explore the different type of enquiry questions that can be used during the house-tree-person assessment. Their courage and candour have been instrumental in the completion of this research. I extend my appreciation to my friends and colleagues, who have been supportive throughout and provided a stimulating academic environment. Their encouragement was immensely motivating during my challenging research journey. Lastly, I am thankful to my family for their understanding, encouragement, and support.

The author declared no conflict of interest.