Continuity and change in the development of psychology around the world.

Abstract

A survey conducted in 1998 by the International Union of Psychological Science showed that psychology is continuing to grow and expand around the world. At the same time, psychology faces severe challenges, including these: (a) responding to increased demands for accountability, (b) developing research that will be applicable to such problems as resolving and alleviating ethnic conflicts, (c) gaining an appropriate classification for psychology among the disciplines, and (d) helping meet the needs of the "knowledge society." Taking stock of psychology's present resources and state of development should be a helpful exercise in planning for further development. Some proposals are suggested and more are welcomed to deal with the challenges to be faced in the international development of psychology.

World Trends in Psychological Research Output and Impact

“…Policy makers in organized psychology need to assist developing countries promote psychological research, and research psychologists individually must do more to internationalize research in psychology. Rosenzweig (1999); Sanchez Sosa and Riveros (2007), and Stevens and Geilen (2007) have recommended that research psychologists in developed countries need to work through international organizations such as IUPsyS and International Association of Applied Psychology, through regional organizations (where they exist), and through their national organizations to build research capacity in nearby regions where research in psychology is underdeveloped. This can be through special purpose conferences, workshops, and advocacy for low-cost research access to the Internet in developing countries.…”

Internationalizing the Teaching of Psychology by Using Emerging Social Media

“…Indeed, the First International Congress of Psychology took place in 1887. Today, as the number of psychologists burgeons around the globe, psychology is more international than ever before (Rosenzweig, 1999). Adair, Coelho, and Luna (2002) found that psychology has a "significant presence" in 47 countries and a "minimal presence" in at least 41 additional countries.…”

Pastoral Counselor Training in Russia

“…Finally, professional exchanges, consultations, and conferences could focus and stimulate further developments in Pastoral counseling in Russia. Organizations such as the international divisions of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, among others, could help contribute to these dialogues (Rosenzweig, 1999). NOTES 1.…”