Suitability Indicators in the Study of Exemplary Lives: Guidelines for the Selection of the Psychobiographical Subject

Burnell, Barbara; Nel, Carla; Fouché, Paul J. P.; Niekerk, Roelf van

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“…(2) heroes symbolize morality, including by fighting for social justice for those who experience injustice; and (3) heroes protect, lead, and save against danger (Kinsella et al, 2015). Heroism can be distinguished from altruism by the significant personal sacrifice and risk endured by those who are considered heroes (Burnell et al, 2019).…”

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“…In a study of lay perceptions of the social and psychological role of heroes, Kinsella et al (2015) found that heroes fulfil three primary functions of “enhancing”, “moral modeling”, and “protecting.” According to the study’s participants: (1) heroes functioned to enhance others’ lives by inspiring, increasing positive affect, and strengthening positive perceptions of humanity; (2) heroes symbolize morality, including by fighting for social justice for those who experience injustice; and (3) heroes protect, lead, and save against danger (Kinsella et al, 2015). Heroism can be distinguished from altruism by the significant personal sacrifice and risk endured by those who are considered heroes (Burnell et al, 2019).…”

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The macropsychology of COVID-19: Psychological governance as pandemic response.

McVeigh¹,

MacLachlan²

2022

American Psychologist

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Controlling the pandemic has necessitated governments across the world to implement behavior change agenda, through new policies, laws, and public communication strategies. The concept of "psychological governance" has therefore been crucial to curtailing the pandemic. Psychological governance is the application of insights from behavioral and psychological sciences to public policy for the purpose of influencing behavior at the individual, group, and population levels. Similarly, a macropsychology perspective aims to understand and shape behavior at the population level, through the application of psychology to factors that influence the settings and conditions of our lives, such as policies, institutions, systems, and structures. Psychological governance and a macropsychology perspective are key to effectively supporting pandemic preparedness, coping, and recovery at the population level. In this paper, the role of psychological governance in responding to COVID-19 is considered. This paper also examines the role of several macropsychological factors in the pandemic, including heroism, trust in government, culture, and equitable access and human rights. Public Significance StatementCOVID-19 is spread mainly through human behavior. The scale of COVID-19 renders it a population health challenge, which requires a response that is coordinated by government, using insights from behavioral science. Psychological science is uniquely positioned to provide insight into behavior change to control the spread of the virus and to support an equitable response to the pandemic. To do so, however, psychology will need to focus beyond the individual level, to policies, institutions, and systems at the population level.

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The macropsychology of COVID-19: Psychological governance as pandemic response.

McVeigh¹,

MacLachlan²

2022

American Psychologist

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“…It is therefore important to consider the cultural context in which a psychobiographic study covers before choosing a theory to analyze lives (Anderson & Dunlop, 2019). In the same line, it is equally important in considering the socio-cultural context in selecting a suitable psychobiographical research topic (Burnell et al, 2019). As the topic and the analysis, all are expected to fit within the cultural context of the study.…”

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Psychobiography: Understanding Concepts, Steps, and Procedures in the Study of Lives

Bulut

Usman

2021

PPC

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The process of applying psychological theories to examine the biographical and autobiographical data of famous individuals is what is termed “psychobiography”. Since its inception in the early sixteenth century, this qualitative type of research method has had a fairly storied history in the Western world. This study provides a clear picture of psychobiographical research by defining terms and phrases that are used in relation to psychobiographical research. It also covered its historical antecedent and steps and procedures that are necessary for undertaking psychobiographical research. The steps presented here stemmed from a broad phase in qualitative research and analysis. In practice, however, psychobiographies do not always adhere to systematic formats, but some key decisions and guidelines must be followed in order to ensure the trustworthiness of the study's findings. Thus, the research mainly aims at introducing psychobiography, and life history research to the reader. Keywords: psychobiography, life history research, qualitative methods in psychology

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Broadening the Parameters of the Psychobiography: The Character Motivations of the ‘Ordinary’ Extraordinary

Mullen¹

2021

Psychobiographical Illustrations on Meaning and Identity in Sociocultural Contexts

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Suitability Indicators in the Study of Exemplary Lives: Guidelines for the Selection of the Psychobiographical Subject

Cited by 7 publications

References 22 publications

The macropsychology of COVID-19: Psychological governance as pandemic response.

The macropsychology of COVID-19: Psychological governance as pandemic response.

Psychobiography: Understanding Concepts, Steps, and Procedures in the Study of Lives

Broadening the Parameters of the Psychobiography: The Character Motivations of the ‘Ordinary’ Extraordinary

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