Research in a Nutshell
From webinar reviews to student research projects, here you can find anything research related!
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The Research Programme 2024/2025 Theme Announcement
Dear Psychology Students and Academic Workers, We are very excited to announce the Research Programme 2024/2025 theme. In this article, you can read more about Viewing mental health through the lens of culture: The Importance of understanding diversity that will guide us through the upcoming edition of the EFPSA Research Programme. Research Programme 2024/2025 Theme: Viewing mental health through the lens of culture: The Importance of understanding of diversity While culture plays a significant role in shaping the functioning of individuals in society and influencing their values, beliefs and behaviours throughout their lives, it is also possible to observe that culture plays an important role in shaping the mental states…
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December webinar: Methodological and Practical Aspects of Experience Sampling Studies in Contemporary Psychological Research
Dear readers, We hope everyone is doing well in this busy academic time. We are honoured to extend our invitation to the upcoming webinar that will concentrate on data collection in your studies. As we all know, methodology is often the most challenging aspect of research projects and it is imperative to ensure proper sampling to achieve accurate results. The webinar will take place on 1st December at 17:30 CEST and will be delivered by Aliye Canan Taşlıoğlu Sayıner, a psychologist, psychotherapist, and researcher from Turkey. The presentation will follow the topic of “Methodological and Practical Aspects of Experience Sampling Studies in Contemporary Psychological Research”. We plan it to last…
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October webinar summary: How may Obsessive Compulsive Disorder vary in different cultures
It has been a month since we, the EFPSA Research Programme, conducted our third webinar. This time we had a chance to focus on the topic of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. During the hour-long meeting, participants had the opportunity to learn about recent findings related to OCD. The webinar had around 30 active participants. It was led by Fulya Özcanlı, Ph.D. Here are some key takeaways from the meeting. Basic facts you need to know The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, known as OCD, “is characterised by the presence of persistent obsessions or compulsions, or most commonly both. Obsessions are repetitive and persistent thoughts, images, or impulses that are intrusive, unwanted and are…
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October webinar: Translating Research to Clinical Insights: A Cross-Cultural Examination of Obsessive Thoughts in Turkish and Belgian Samples
Dear RP Friends, As future psychologists, it’s essential that we stay up-to-date on the latest research and clinical insights in our field. That’s why we’re excited to announce an upcoming webinar that promises to deliver just that. On October 25th at 18:00 CEST, we’ll be hosting a lecture led by Fulya Özcanlı, Ph.D. – a researcher, academic professional, clinical psychologist, and psychotherapist from Turkey. This seminar will delve into the realm of cultural variations within Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In today’s diverse clinical landscape, mental health professionals must strive for cultural competence to provide effective care. The time has come for you to join our October webinar about Translating…
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September webinar: How to Use Jungian Typology in Therapy – Theoretical Underpinnings of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Dear Young Researchers, We hope your summer is as beautiful as ours and that you all had a chance to take a break from your studies. First, we would like to thank again those who joined our July webinar. You can read more about it here. We are excited to invite you again to meet us during our next webinar featuring a guest speaker from Hong Kong, Mark Greene, Ph.D. This multicultural event will be a great opportunity to learn about the use of Jungian Typology in modern therapy. The upcoming webinar will focus on the use of Jungian Typology in therapy and explore the theoretical foundations of…
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July’s webinar summary: Tips for creating engaging and impactful research.
One month ago, on the 20th of July, the EFPSA Research Programme successfully launched its inaugural webinar. The emphasis of the event was on project management, offering a comprehensive overview of the entire process from the genesis of an idea to the eventual publication of a paper. Around 30 individuals with an interest in the topic attended the event. It can undoubtedly be deemed a great success! Here you can find the main issues raised during the lecture by our speaker, Krzysztof Basiński, Ph.D. How to write a successful paper? Here are 4 main points worth remembering: – Discovering your passion – Significance – Collaboration – Opportunities nearby 1. Discovering…
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July’s webinar: Project management in science – from an initial idea to a published paper.
Dear Research Community, We would like to warmly invite you to join our first webinar of The EFPSA’s Research Programme 2023/2024. It is not only an amazing opportunity to develop your research skills and meet other student researchers from all over Europe but also the first of the upcoming events that we have planned for you during our mandate – stay tuned! We are happy to announce that our first webinar will focus on Project management in science: from an initial idea to a published paper. Have you ever though about pursuing a career in science? Have you ever wondered where to start from? The truth is that the most difficult part…
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Resilience in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Multifactoral 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…
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When Life Gives You Trolleys Add a Foreign Language – The Foreign Language Effect
The majority of students living in a dorm can relate to the feeling of how one cup of coffee with a roommate poses a serious threat to your academic productivity. At some point, the conversation becomes so engaging that at the end, the five-minute break between study sessions becomes a two-hour-long discussion. I am no exception, as it happened to me not too long ago, when my roomie, a foreigner, and I engaged in an interesting debate about mental processing in native and foreign languages. So, curiosity killed the cat and I decided to dig up more information, to see if using other languages influences our decision-making. The foreign language…
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The World’s Rapidly Growing Need for Mental Health Professionals
The World’s Rapidly Growing Need for Mental Health Professionals The demand for mental health workers is rapidly increasing all over the world. The types of assistance many people need start at the survival level. As defined by the first two (which organizes needs into levels of importance with physiological needs on the bottom and self-actualization needs on the top), these are physiological needs and safety needs. Mental health workers can use their skills to help guide clients in meeting these as a foundation for further treatment. The advocacy organization United for Global Mental Health speaks about rapidly increasing awareness of mental health’s importance on a global basis, but with a…