— Introduction: Unveiling the Dual Nature of Psychology Imagine stepping inside a time machine and witnessing the bustling scenes of post-World War II America. There, amid the clamor of societal rebuilding, you find the seeds of a profound transformation within the world of psychology. The birth and evolution of the Scientist-Practitioner Model marked a pivotal […]
Category: Sociology
A glossary for the social epidemiology of work organisation: Part 1, Terms from social psychology
***Unveiling the Psychological Blueprint of the Workplace*** Introduction Imagine waking up each day to spend most of your waking hours contributing to the world through your work. Whether it’s in a buzzing office or at the cozy comfort of your home, work dominates the rhythm of our lives. So, what happens when the way we […]
Navigating the Crossroads: Cultural Biology and the Ironies of Globalization in Modern Psychiatry
— 1. Introduction: Opening the Doors to a New World of Psychiatry Imagine a world where the intricate tapestry of culture intertwines seamlessly with the biological essence of human nature. This is the beckoning frontier of modern psychiatry: an exploration helmed by the journal article Beyond the ‘New Cross-cultural Psychiatry’: Cultural Biology, Discursive Psychology and […]
Unlocking the Spiral of Knowledge: Exploring the Development of Constructivist Grounded Theory**
In the vast realm of research methodologies, the concept of Constructivist Grounded Theory stands out as a beacon for scholars across fields like psychology, education, and nursing. This approach not only invites researchers but also prompts them to reevaluate the very lens through which knowledge is constructed. Like a spiral winding through the corridors of […]
Navigating Methodological Crossroads: A New Paradigm in the Psychology of Religion
Introduction – Context of the Study The psychology of religion has undergone significant transformations as researchers delve deeper into understanding the multifaceted nature of religious belief, behavior, and experience. The journal article, “Methodological Issues in the Psychology of Religion: Toward Another Paradigm?“, addresses a critical turning point in this field—highlighting observed methodological uncertainties and advocating […]
Rethinking Psychology’s Identity Crisis: A Journey Through Self-Referential Depths
Introduction – Context of the Study The journey of psychology as a discipline is filled with paradoxes, particularly when viewed through the lens of traditional scientific standards. The study titled “Why Psychology is/is Not Traditional Science: The Self-Referential Bases of Psychological Research and Theory” delves deep into these inherent contradictions. It explores the notion that […]
Understanding the Looping Effects: The Dynamic Relationship Between Psychological Categories and Human Behavior
Introduction – Context of the Study The journal article ‘Human Kinds and Looping Effects in Psychology’ delves into the evolving understanding of how psychology not only studies but constitutes its own subject matter. This transformation is grounded in the discipline’s recognition of the reciprocity between psychological categorizations and human behavior. Historically, psychology has been perceived […]