scholarly journals What Should a Social Psychology for Social Change Look Like in Asia? Reflections on Scientific Research, Aimed at Solving Social Problems and Generating New Knowledge With ‘a Theory of Culture Change at Its Centre’

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Liu ◽  
Allan B.I. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Impact Factor ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Mission Statement ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
President Elect

In late 2013, the Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) signed an agreement with the Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology (JPRP) to annually produce one themed issue in accordance with both organisations’ missions, for a period of 5 years. For AASP, the annual publication of a themed issue on ‘The Social Psychology of Social Change: Science and Practice in Asia’ was the end result of 2 years of member consultation, undertaken by President-Elect James Liu from 2012 to 2013. This resulted in a Mission Statement, and a directive from members to develop a second publications outlet with an SSCI impact factor, but more focused on applied research, to complement AASP's eponymous flagship journal the Asian Journal of Social Psychology (which is more basic in its research orientation).

scholarly journals Socially Engaged Social Psychology in Asia: Sustaining Research Progress in Diverse Directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan B. I. Bernardo ◽  
James H. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Psychological Paradigms

The final thematic special issue in the series ‘The Social Psychology of Social Change: Science and Practice in Asia’ features 10 empirical studies that apply diverse social psychological theories and approaches to understand and to address a wide range of social concerns in Asian societies. The articles in the special issue align more to mainstream social psychological approaches to studying social phenomena, and as such are mainly derivative of Western social psychological paradigms, with the exception of a couple of studies that adopt emic indigenous approaches. Nevertheless, the various studies display a clear motivation to use social psychology to engage particular societal concerns, representing incremental progress towards using social psychology in the service of social change.

scholarly journals Social Psychology for Social Change: Foundations for and Introduction to a Program of Action-Oriented Research

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Liu ◽  
Allan B.I. Bernardo
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Oriented Research

The Special Issues series on social psychology of social change will provide a forum for research on the science and practice of interventions for social change that benefit individuals, organisations and society. This effort takes up Lewin's call for scientific research aimed towards solving social problems and generating new knowledge, but with a theory and practice of culture and cultural change at its centre. The effort elevates the dominant research approach in developing countries in Asia where there is more concern about opportunities for training and engaging in and publishing more applied work. The emphasis both on research excellence and on a holistic concern for society as central components for theorising about effective modes of realising social change in Asia and the Pacific is a long-term project that begins with the seven diverse articles in the special issue, which span different stages in the project — from clarifying its Asian philosophical basis, to empirical analysis of the problem and levers of change, to evaluation of the outcomes of action research.

scholarly journals Contemporary terrorism: problems of concept and prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-238
Author(s):  
Elena Vladimirovna Kunts ◽  
Mikhail Fedorovich Kostyuk
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Law ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Research Purpose ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
High Importance ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Legal Nature ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
In Virtue Of

The article emphasizes that the problem of terrorism, being relatively independent, acts as part of global deviations that affect significantly socio-political processes at the global, national and regional levels. terrorism refers to one of the vital problems of current society. In virtue of the special social danger, scientific research of this phenomenon is of high importance and relevance. Thus, the above and a number of other theoretical and practical issues related to the fight against terrorism as the main direction of criminal law policy determine the importance and relevance of the topic of this study. The research purpose is to conduct a comprehensive legal analysis of the essence of terrorism impact on current socio-political processes, the concept of terrorism, and its classification, elaborate recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of anti-terrorist activities; and obtain new knowledge about the social and legal nature, peculiarities and trends in the development of terrorist crimes.

Social Psychology and Fabrication

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-109
Author(s):  
Ansar Abbas ◽  
Muhammad Saud ◽  
Dian Ekowati ◽  
Fendy Suhariadi
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Individual Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Managerial Styles ◽  
The Social

This chapter aims to review the current debate on and investigate individual behavior and confidence in leaders and organizations. This is done through content analysis on recent studies on leadership, social psychology, and the characteristics of individuals, society, and organizations. This study proposes a model to discuss cognitive, human involvement, personality traits, and social fabrics. The current debate's significant contributions alert organizations and individuals (leaders) about human development and social transmission in social change. Some primary challenges have been discussed, such as employees' perception of the organization, managerial styles, socio-psychological and cognitive development. The chapter argues that the social cognitive theory's lens can enrich individuals, society, and organizations to reach future research suggestions.

Whither the Science of Human-Computer Interaction? A Debate Involving Researchers and Practitioners

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 526-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randolph G. Bias ◽  
Douglas J. Gillan
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Computer Systems ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Computer Interaction

The objectives of the debate are (1) to foster a frank discussion and exchange of ideas on the potential value for the design of user interfaces of HCI-related scientific research - both basic research in perception, cognition, and social psychology and applied research on how people interact with computer systems, (2) to identify ways in which technology transfer (from researchers to designers) and design-need transfer (from designers to researchers) can be enhanced, and (3) to continue our on-going attempt to increase the dialogue between HCI researchers and practitioners (see Bias, 1994; Bias, Gillan, and Tullis, 1993; Gillan and Bias, 1992).

Introduction

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 599-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne R. Smith ◽  
Winnifred R. Louis ◽  
P.Wesley Schultz
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Intergroup Relations ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Basic And Applied Research

The study of social influence is central to social psychology and to understanding group processes and intergroup relations. Social influence research covers a broad range of topics, from persuasion and attitude change, to compliance and conformity, to collective action and social change. This Special Issue presents eleven empirical articles that represent the diversity of current basic and applied research on social influence.

scholarly journals Sharpening Our Understanding of Social Problems in Asian Societies: The Roles of Culture and Theory in Socially Engaged Social Psychology

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan B.I. Bernardo ◽  
James H. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychology ◽  
Social Change ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Contextual Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Psychology Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
The Social

This thematic Special Issue is the second in a five-year series on social psychology of social change that aims to feature the science and practice of interventions for social change. But, current work in the social psychology of social change still focuses on theoretical analysis of social problems; the action-oriented approach to social psychology research is not yet a strong movement in social psychology in the region. This is reflected in the research features in the Special Issue, where only one exemplifies the action research approach. Nevertheless, there is progress towards applying the theoretical lenses and methodological tools of social psychology to develop sharper understanding of particular social problems and the theoretical analysis that draws from close social contextual analysis and from indigenous concepts plays an important role in this progress. Even as we reflect on the challenges for moving towards action-oriented social psychology research, we note how social psychologists in the Asian and Pacific region are focusing their attention on local social concerns.

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