本文沿著四個主題闡述「中庸實踐思維體系」之心理學研究的初步進展。(1)簡單介紹「中庸實踐思維體系」的構念化；(2)依據這一構念化列出四條研究路線；(3)再根據這些研究路線，綜述目前已經及正在進行之研究；(4)總結及檢討現有研究成果及指出未來可以進行的研究方向；(5)最後討論這一體系作為本土意義系統及作為本土研究架構的潛力。

This paper reviews the literature on the zhong yong mode of thinking, which is defined as a philosophy of life that guides deliberation, selection, and execution of action in daily life. It entails a world view, life goals, and beliefs and values concerning how to reach
those goals. The article is divided into 5 sections: (1) conceptualization
of the zhong yong mode of thinking; (2) 4 possible research directions;
(3) a literature review of each of the 4 lines; (4) criticism of current
research and discussion of future directions; (5) the zhong yong mode
of thinking as a framework for indigenous research.