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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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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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The Mind of the Joker: An In-Depth Analysis
Arthur Fleck is the titular villainous protagonist of the 2019 movie “Joker” by Todd Phillips. His character is played by Joaquin Phoenix. The movie tells about the life of a man who dreams about being a comedian, but as time goes by, he goes mad and becomes a psychopathic murderer. This story shows the consequences of the lack of love and acceptance in one’s life and also gives a view of a dysfunctional system where one cannot receive enough support and care. A spine-tingling human drama, immersed in the everydayness of realism, shows how important it is to feed our needs. In the movie, we have a chance to experience…
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Call for the Research Summer School Organising Committee Coordinator 2023/2024
Are you a psychology student or a recent graduate interested in research? Do you like planning and organising things? Do you want to participate in an unforgettable adventure? Do you have a group of friends who are ready to work with you? If your answer is yes, then apply for EFPSA’s Research Programme 2023/2024 Organising Committee! Who: Psychology Students or recent graduates (up to 2 years from graduation) What: To chair and coordinate the Organising Committee in their tasks related to Administration, Logistics, Marketing, Finances and the Social Programme of the EFPSA Research Summer School which will take place in July 2024 When: September 2023 – July 2024 Where: In a city of…
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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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EFPSA Research Programme 2022/2023 experience
Research project – Dance Therapy for migration-affected women with psychological trauma: Socio-demographic Barriers and Facilitators Our team is part of the EFPSA Research Programme 2022-2023 and consists of six members and our supervisor. The title of our Research Project is ‘Dance Therapy for migration-affected women with psychological trauma: Socio-demographic Barriers and Facilitators’. The objective of our study is to identify the variables contributing to the development of stress, PTSD, anxiety and/or depression for migration-affected women participating in dance therapy workshops. Our journey during this past year has been truly rewarding and we already had the chance to enjoy some positive outcomes of our work. So far, we have written the…
