EJOP Archives: No. 3 August
Why the world needs heroes
By Philip Zimbardo Professor Emeritus, Stanford University Can thoughts ignite revolutions? How can one person’s imagination empower millions to challenge tyranny and injustice in the name of freedom and democracy? In recent times, the world has been witnessing just such … Continue reading
On culture and human development: Interview with Barbara Rogoff
By Vlad Glăveanu
EJOP Editor
In this interview Professor Barbara Rogoff explores the many ways in which culture shapes the course of human development, and illustrates this with several findings from her past as well as most recent work. Continue reading
Personal and situational values predict ethical reasoning
Micha Strack Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany Carsten Gennerich Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt, University of Applied Science, Darmstadt, Germany Abstract In interpersonal value conflicts ethical principles are employed to justify own actions. However, there is competition among ethical principles. Therefore the preference … Continue reading
In search for objective measures of hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention in adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder using the Quantified Behavior Test Plus
Hanna Edebol Karlstad University Lars Helldin NU health care Ebba Holmberg NU health care Stig-Arne Gustafsson NU health care Torsten Norlander Karlstad University Abstract Clinical assessment tools for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) such as rating scales, interviews and … Continue reading
‘I think a fair girl would have better marriage prospects than a dark one’: British Indian adults’ perceptions of physical appearance ideals
Savita Bakhshi London Metropolitan University Anna Baker London Metropolitan University Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate British Indian men and women’s perceptions of Indian physical appearance ideals and related attributes. Eight semi-structured interviews with men and … Continue reading
Effects of manipulating optimal challenge in a music intervention program on situational intrinsic motivation among people with intellectual disability
Amanallah Soltani Faculty of Educational Studies, University Putra Malaysia Samsilah Roslan Faculty of Educational Studies, University Putra Malaysia Maria Chong Abdullah Faculty of Educational Studies, University Putra Malaysia Chang Cheong Jan Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia Abstract Optimal … Continue reading
Psychotherapy of ultra-orthodox Jews in Israel – A qualitative assessment of conflicts and reconciliations
Esther Hess and Horia Pitariu Department of Psychology, UBB University, Cluj Abstract The ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Israel is highly homogeneous and is virtually isolated from the surrounding secular society. Nevertheless, in recent years some openness to psychotherapy has emerged. … Continue reading
Role of arousal states in susceptibility to accept misinformation
Ari Sudan Tiwari Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Delhi, India Abstract The fragile nature of eyewitness memory makes the witnesses susceptible to various sources of post event information. Many factors of individual differences further moderate the impact of misinformation. The … Continue reading
Health Psychology’s role in sexual health care
Jude Hancock SASH team, Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions, Coventry University, UK Susan Lees Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care, Coventry University, UK Katherine E. Brown SASH team, Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions, … Continue reading
Hope for Humanity
Authored by Malcolm Hollick and Christine Connelly
Psychology O-Books, 2010
Reviewed by Cherie Armour
University of Southern Denmark
Hope for Humanity is an immensely detailed account which focuses on how trauma, both individually and collectively, affects the human psyche. Continue reading
30th International Congress of Psychology – ICP 2012
22-27 July 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Read event information
Solidarity, Memory and Identity: Interdisciplinary Conference
20-21 September 2012 Gdańsk, Poland Read event information
Moscow International Congress dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Alexander Romanovich Luria’s birth
20-22 September 2012 Moscow, Russia Read event information
