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International Psychology. Authors : Mercedes A. McCormick, PhD Pace University, New York, NY, USA Matthew R. Constable Pace University, New York, NY, USA. Editing Consultants : Michael J. Stevens, PhD, DHC Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA Richard S. Velayo, PhD
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International Psychology Authors: Mercedes A. McCormick, PhD Pace University, New York, NY, USA Matthew R. Constable Pace University, New York, NY, USA Editing Consultants: Michael J. Stevens, PhD, DHC Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA Richard S. Velayo, PhD Pace University, New York, NY, USA
What Is International Psychology? • “An emerging branch of psychology that focuses on the worldwide enterprise of psychology in terms of communication and networking, cross-cultural comparison, scholarship, practice, and pedagogy.” (Gielen & Verderame, 2007)
What Is International Psychology? • Concerned with: • The emergence and practice of psychology in different parts of the world. • Advocates: • Committed involvement in worldwide and regional policymaking organizations, such as: • International Union of Psychology Science (IUPsyS) • International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) • International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) • International Council of Psychologists (ICP) • European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) • Sociedad Interamericana de Psycologia (SIP)
Theories and Perspectives: • Critical Psychology • Liberation Psychology • Post-Modernism • Social Constructivism • Social Identity Theory • Social Reduction Theory • Symbolic Interactionism • Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
History of International Psychology: From its beginning in the late 19th century, modern scientific psychology has had an international dimension… • The First International Congress of Physiological Psychology in 1889, in Paris, included more than 200 participants from 20 different countries. • Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), the father of scientific psychology, supervised 190 doctoral students from at least 10 countries.
History of International Psychology: Continued… • Began in Europe • Remained a predominately Western enterprise until well after World War II • During the 1930s, many prominent psychologists from Germany and Austria emigrated to the U.S. • Psychology in the U.S. eventually assumed worldwide leadership. • An increased global awareness among many U.S. psychologists remains important in fully representing the world of psychology.
History of International Psychology: Continued… • During the last 3 to 4 decades, psychology has expanded worldwide and assumed a global presence • Global estimate of active psychologists has surpassed one million: • 300,000 Psychologists in Europe • 200,000 in Latin America • 277,000 in the U.S. (Stevens & Gielen, 2007)
History of International Psychology: Continued… • Psychology has also gained ground in East and Southeast Asia, and is becoming increasingly visible in some Muslim countries. • Psychology continues to be frequently considered as an unnecessary luxury in the poorer regions of the world. • In general, psychology as a discipline has prospered in well-to-do and individualistic countries and cultures.
What Is the American Psychological Association? • The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the U.S. • As of 2008, the APA has 54 divisions. • With 148,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. • Based in Washington, DC. Visit the APA at: www.apa.org
What Is Division 52? • Division 52 of the American Psychological Association (APA), is the Division of International Psychology • Brief History: • Founded in 1997 • Creation was the result of many years of planning and work by a small group of people dedicated to fostering an international outlook within the APA • Currently has over 1,000 members
What Is Division 52? Continued… • Division 52’s purpose: • To further the development and advancement of international relations among psychologists in the areas of: • Sharing knowledge • Encouraging exchanges • Encouraging intercultural research and development in clinical practice • To promote the general objectives of the APA
What Is Division 52? Continued… • Division 52 represents: • The interest of all psychologists who: • Foster international connections among psychologists • Are engaged in multicultural research or practice • Apply psychological principles to the development of public policy • Are otherwise concerned with individual group consequences of global events
What Is Division 52? Continued… • Division 52 encourages: • Member participation in intercultural research • Discussions of effective assessment and treatment models in working with particular cultures • A better understanding of the psychological problems which predominate in a given region of the world
What Is Division 52? Continued… • In other words: • Div. 52 encourages the development of a more international perspective in psychology by: • Sponsoring programs to stimulate interest in and share information about international psychology • Providing networking opportunities for psychologists from around the world through the Division’s newsletter, the International Psychology Bulletin • Providing opportunities for students to meet and interact with other students and psychologists from around the world
Students in Division 52: • Division 52 is dedicated to providing opportunities for students to meet and interact with other students from around the world. • Students are encouraged to join Division 52, attend social and networking events at the APA conventions, and become active in the Division’s Student Committee.
APA - Division 52Student Committee: • Mission: • To be a strong, diverse, and productive team that is dedicated to helping students become involved with the dynamic community of international psychologists. • Support and guidance are provided to coordinate and create opportunities that further the future careers of students. • The Committee seeks to encourage and inspire the development of new leaders in the field of international psychology.
Careers in International Psychology: • Will provide global opportunities to become a: • University teacher • Researcher on international issues to • promote mental health and well being • Consultant to global universities, • businesses, and mental health • agencies on issues of curriculum • development, human resources, and • therapeutic interventions
References: • Gielen, U. P. (Ed.). (in press). Conversations with international psychologists. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. • Pawlik, K., & d’Ydewalle, G. (2006). Psychological concepts: An international historical perspective. Hove, UK: Psychology Press. • Pawlik, K., & Rosenzweig, M. R. (Eds.). (2000). International handbook of psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. • Stevens, M. J., & Wedding, D. (Eds.). (2004). Handbook of international psychology. New York: Brunner-Routledge. • Stevens, M. J., Gielen, U. P. (Eds.). (2007). Toward a global psychology: Theory, research, intervention, and pedagogy. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. • Wedding, D., & Stevens, M. J. (Eds). (2008). Psychology: IUPsyS global resource (CD-ROM) (9th ed.). Hove, UK: Psychology Press.
Want to Learn More about Div. 52? • Visit the official APA, International Psychology website at: www.internationalpsychology.net • Apply & become a Member of Div. 52 or to the Student Committee at: www.internationalpsychology.net/membership