Did Martin have a high or low level of social interest? What does this imply about his personality and adjustment? What is the cause of this level of social interest?
What will be an ideal response?
Martin seems to have a low level of social interest, which would indicate a lack of adjustment, according to Adler. The case study states that others “remarked about how few friendships he had, his lack of female companionship, and his disinterest in any of the other activities on campus that were either of entertainment value or contributed to the well-being of the university. Even today, Martin does no volunteer work; he is not active in any community activities although several organizations have asked him to be on their boards of directors.” Martin’s lack of interest in others indicates a low level of social interest. This low level of social interest was most likely due to him receiving little attention from his parents. Adler believed that too little or too much attention would result in a child developing a low level of social interest.
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