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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…
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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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EFPSA Research Programme 2023/2024 announcement
Dear Research Community, As the new mandate had started, the new journey begins. We would like to kindly welcome you to our blog as the new Research Programme Team for the 2023/2024 mandate. This year will be full of changes and surprises for both us and you, our fellow scientists. First of all, we would like to shortly introduce ourselves to you. The Research Programme Team for this mandate is made by Kinga Meler – Research Programme Coordinator, overseeing our work, Gina Cheung – Research Programme Team Member, who will be taking care of our social media and Olivia Szwinge – Research Programme Team Member, responsible for this blog. Unfortunately,…
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Supervisors Open Call 2023-2024
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Call for Research Program Supervisors 2023-2024
EFPSA Research Programme is happy to announce the call for the Research Programme Supervisors of 2023/2024. Who: PhD or PostDoc researchers in psychology! What: Supervisor at EFPSA’s Research Programme – The end product of the programme is a cross-cultural research project on a theme at your choice When & Where: dates & location to be announced Application Deadline: 15. 01. 2023, 23:59 (CET) Are you a PhD or PostDoc researcher in psychology who would like to be a Supervisor for an international group of six motivated and dedicated students working on a research project? Do you want to help us contribute to the development of the academic community by mentoring…
