General psychology literature reviews
This section is dedicated to different subjects form general psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology etc. This section is dedicated to presenting general psychological phenomena, theories and subjects studied in different fields of psychology.
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Siblings
Dear RP friends, We continue our blog articles on the Psychology of Close Relationships, the official Research Programme Theme for 2025/2026. In this review, we delve deeper into sibling relationships. In our announcement of the Research Program 2025/2026 (Hugs and Hypotheses: Psychology of Close Relationships), we noted that birth order can influence relationships, making it an important issue to discuss with clients on the couch and to examine scientifically. Alfred Adler was one of the first theorists to connect birth order with client understanding. Adler highlighted psychological birth order, focusing on children’s perceptions of their family roles over their ordinal positions. He stated, “It is not the child’s number in…
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Theories of love
Dear RP friends, We continue our blog articles on the Psychology of Close Relationships as an official Research Programme Theme for 2025/2026. “Relationships with others are central to the human experience: we are born into them, live through them, and their impact continues even after we die, influencing the lives of those who remain.” (Berscheid, 1999, as cited in Finkel et al., 2017). In this review, we delve deeper into the main theories of relationship science, focusing on romantic relationships as a topic of interest. In our theme announcement of Research Programme 2025/2026 (Hugs and Hypotheses: Psychology of Close Relationships), we mentioned that the three most influential theoretical frameworks are…
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RESILIENCE IN PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: A MULTIFACTORIAL PERSPECTIVE ON FAMILY STRENGTH
Raising a child with autism can present unique and demanding challenges for parents. However, many parents demonstrate remarkable resilience in coping with these difficulties. This article will examine the concept of resilience in parents of children with autism from a multifactorial perspective, highlighting the various aspects that can influence their ability to face and overcome adversities. First and foremost, it is important to define what resilience and autism spectrum disorder are. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by social and communication challenges as well as restricted and repetitive behaviours. Early intervention and support are vital for individuals with autism to thrive (Happé, 2011; American…