Psychological View Research Articles

Gaining prescription rights: a qualitative survey mapping the views of UK counselling and clinical psychologists

ABSTRACT Objective The British Psychological Society (BPS) has been exploring whether its practitioner members are interested in gaining prescription rights for psychiatric drugs and what such a privilege might look like. This qualitative study aimed to survey the views of UK-based, qualified counselling and clinical psychologists. Method: Qualitative data was collected from 82 participants via an online survey (37 counselling and 45 clinical psychologists). Along with the survey items, the last question asked participants to select one of three answers (yes/no/unsure) in relation to whether they supported prescription rights for psychologists. The qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis, from a critical realist perspective, to develop 3 themes. Results Theme 1 explores how psychologists grapple with their professional identity within structures dominated by the medical model of distress, and constructions of the prescription rights debate as a crossroads for both discipline and profession. Theme 2 explores participants’ assumptions about psychiatric drugs as they seem to serve as a springboard to their views on prescription rights. Theme 3 examines the belief that gaining prescription rights will result in increased status and power for psychologists and what might be gained or lost as a result. Regarding the final question: 18 participants answered yes; 42 no; and 22 were unsure. Conclusion We advocate for increased criticality in how UK psychology continues to consider this issue. We caution against an optionality approach that might risk obscuring wider implications for psychology beyond the preferences of individual practitioners.

Can an artist be mature? Rorschach studies of prominent Polish actors

Introduction: The peculiarities of being a prominent actor - the unity of the person and the work, recognition and significance - have made possible new and relevant from the point of view of personality and creativity psychology to analyze using the Rorschach method. Objective: The purpose of the study was to assess the personality maturity, type of experiencing, social contacts of prominent Polish actors by means of a qualitative method. Method: The Rorschach Test according to the American signing system of Z. Piotrowski. The study group consisted of 120 Polish actors: 40 outstanding Polish actors, also known in the world from international films or received awards (group A), 40 actors working in theaters in large cities (B), 40 actors employed in theaters in small cities(C). The groups were matched for age (M= 44.7 years, SD 9.31). Results: Analysis of the level of differences in maturity proved statistically significant. The study showed indicators of rivalry, which can stimulate aggressive behavior, for example, but the overall profile indicates good adaptation and control of emotions. The psychogram was dominated by signatures indicating an ambidextrous, differentiated type of experiencing,signifying creative imagination, a tendency to reflect, which is at the same time balanced by external activity,good adaptation. Discussion: The respondents' life activity is characterized by decisiveness, with a tinge of aggression. This attitude can be a cause conflicts with people who may be perceived as rivals, the results of other researchers also indicate. Conclusions: The study of prominent actors using the Rorschach test was conducted for the first time on such a scale, providing many valuable findings. Keywords: Rorschach Test, type of experiencing, emotional sphere, interpersonal relations

Determinants of local community participation in forest fire management in the northern Iran

Forest fire is one of the environmental events that occur under the influence of human and non-human (such as lightning, volcanoes, etc.) factors. In Iran, forest fires are a recurring problem. Human activities, such as negligence by local communities or travelers, play a major role in their occurrence. Intentional and unintentional fires pose the most significant threats, leading to the destruction of vast forest areas, especially in northern Iran, in recent years. In this regard, the participation of local communities in the management of such occurrences is essential. The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinants of local community participation in forest fire management (CPFFM) in Northern Iran, focusing on Nowshahr township. The research includes seven independent variables: quality of extension services (QES), awareness of rules and regulations (ARR), social norm (SN), place attachment (PA), environmental belief (EB), pro-environmentalist attitude (PEA) and social capital (SC) and their impact on CPFFM was measured. This research is a type of descriptive-correlational and causal-relational research that was conducted with a survey. The statistical population included local communities living on the edge of the forest in Nowshahr township (N = 78,786), of which 350 people were selected as a sample using stratified random sampling with proportional assignment. The research instrument was a questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by subject experts and the reliability of its items was achieved with Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.711 ≤ α ≤ 0.921). The results of causal analysis indicated that QES (β = 0.522), SN (β = 0.156) and ARR (β = 0.305) have the highest direct effect on CPFFM, respectively. Also, EB had the greatest non-causal effect (0.083) on CPFFM. This research, by emphasizing the variables of human ecology from the point of view of environmental psychology in the conceptualization of some key variables affecting CPFFM, can be useful for decision makers and planners of forest fire management.

The Concept “Student Experience” from the Point of View of Philosophical Anthropology and Developmental Psychology

An actual topic in higher education research today is the study of student experiences. It is believed that knowledge of educational settings, the degree of student involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, satisfaction with the quality of courses or practices offered, etc. helps to retain the student population, modernize educational programs, university campus services, etc. The study presents a new concept of student experience, corresponding to the key position of the university as an institution for the development of human and society. Research methods are conceptual analysis and conceptual design.Ideas about the “student experience” and the need to study its components are determined by the models of relations between the university and students. Currently, universities widely use the “instruction-based” and “consumer” models, and new models such as the “co-production” or “transformative learning” model are also being tested.The article examines the “anthropic” model of relations between the university and students, which 1) reflects the civilizational mission of the university; 2) is based on philosophical and anthropological ideas about the formation of an individual person as a “path” on which he/she discovers new realities (“horizons”) of personal and professional existence; 3) sets a new direction for research on student experience.A new concept of student experience is proposed, correlated with the “anthropic” model of relations between the university and students. Significant components of such experience are: “discovering others” who are carriers of a new (for the student) self-determination, thinking, worldview, and way of action; “shift of the horizon” – the discovery of new meanings, objects, transformation of consciousness (changing its schematisms and categories); mastering a new life world; overcoming the existing ways and patterns of thinking and action, personal limitations and building a new self; reflection of one’s path and “assembling oneself” through personal history.This concept of student experience will allow us to build educational practices that are adequate to the needs of active students focused on complex educational experiences – the path of discovery and transformation of consciousness and thinking

CBT accreditation for clinical psychologists: A limitation or an opportunity to apply and maintain our organisational and systemic influence and leadership?

This paper explains the context for secondary accreditations for clinical psychologists, with a focus on the recognised multi-professional marker for competence in CBT, BABCP accreditation. It describes what CBT accreditation is and how clinical psychologists can achieve it at any stage of their career. The meaning of secondary accreditation within our profession is explored and the debate is outlined in the hope that readers will gain greater clarity about the value and benefits of dual accreditation in CBT for clinical psychologists. The views of clinical psychologists at all stages of their career from trainees to service leads are presented. Recent learning and developments from dual accredited clinical psychology doctorates in England are shared including the voices of a recent graduate of a Level 2 accredited doctorate, to provide insights and guidance for other doctorate programmes currently developing Level 2 BABCP accreditation, their supervisors and their trainees.

Формирование дизайна интерьера квартиры в стиле чиллаут

The article presents the main ideas and solutions for the formation of the interior design of an apartment in the chillout style, which creates a relaxing and soothing environment for residents, while simultaneously organizing a comfortable living environment. The choice of certain color solutions inside the room is justified from the point of view of psychology. The use of non-standard and unexpected options allows people to perceive an object through the prism of their feelings, inspired by the ideas embodied in life. The use of various types of lighting in the interior of a residential space significantly improves the artistic expressiveness of the designed space.

Headache Specialists' Perceptions of the Role of Health Psychologists in Headache Management: A Qualitative Study.

Background Since headache specialists cannot treat all the patients with headache disorders, multidisciplinary teams that include health psychologists are becoming more prevalent. Health psychologists mainly use a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), along with biofeedback on occasion, to effectively address patients' pain and headache disorders. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is one setting that routinely includes a health psychologist with advanced training in pain disorders in their pain care to its veterans. The VHA has established Headache Centers of Excellence (HCoE) around the country to provide multidisciplinary treatment for patients with headache disorders, which enables headache specialists to regularly interact with health psychologists. Objective The study's objective is to evaluate headache specialists' views of health psychologists in the treatment of patients with headache disorders. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with headache specialists in academic-based healthcare settings, the community, and VHA HCoE sites. The interviews were audio-recorded and de-identified so they could be transcribed and analyzed using content matrix analysis. Results Four themes emerged: headache specialists desired to work with health psychologists and included them as members of multidisciplinary teams; valued health psychologists because they provided non-pharmacological treatments, such as CBTand biofeedback; preferred in-person communication with health psychologists; and used multiple titles when referring to health psychologists. Conclusion Headache specialists valued health psychologists as providers of behavioral and non-pharmacological treatments and considered them essential members of multidisciplinary teams. Headache specialists should strive to work with a headache psychologist, not just a general health psychologist. By committing to this, headache specialists can foster changes in the quality of care, resource allocation, and training experiences related to health psychologists.

Сравнительный анализ средств лексической когезии устных текстов, созданных подростками с ВПС после оперативного вмешательства и их условно здоровыми сверстниками

Cognitive development and speech activity of children operated for congenital heart disease (CHD) remain understudied both from the point of view of psychology and linguistics. The aim was to identify differences in the means of lexical cohesion these groups of teenagers use to create oral texts. This article describes, classifies, and compares the means of lexical coherence in oral texts created by teenagers (13–15 y.o.) with congenital heart disease (focus group, 28 respondents) and their apparently healthy peers (control group, 28 respondents). The material was collected using the diagnostic method introduced by of T. A. Fotekova and T. V. Akhutina: the respondents were asked to talk about their hometown. The statements were analyzed for means of lexical cohesion. The analysis was complicated by the fact that most focus group respondents actually failed to produce a monologue: on average, one response involved 8.5 motivating and encouraging remarks from the interviewer (3.5 in the control group). As a result, cases of lexical cohesion between the interviewer’s questions and the respondent’s answers were not taken into account. The results showed an imbalance of lexical repetition: 64 cases in the focus group vs. 100 cases in the comparison group, 12 cases of synonymous repetition vs. 7, and 11 cases of antonymic repetition vs. 6, respectively. Hyper-hyponymous repetition was poorly represented: only 3 cases in the focus group vs. 6 in the control group. Although lexical repetition was the main means of cohesion, the teenagers with congenital disorders resorted to this method much less often than their apparently healthy peers.

Re-Understanding the Problem of Induction in Empirical Science

<em>A problem is a statement or truth based on experience that is used as a hypothesis. In formulating a hypothesis based on statements as an inductive way of thinking. The problem of induction can also be formulated as a question about the validity or truth of universal statements based on experience. Thinking based on logic gives humans the possibility to gain knowledge, which is deeper than the meaning of what is thought. In formulating a hypothesis based on statements as an inductive way of thinking. The problem of induction can also be formulated as a question about the validity or truth of universal statements based on experience. In the case of inductive logic, however, these relationships vary in strength, measures of conditional probability reflect the degree of rational confidence that a person should have in the hypothesis that empirical science should be so characterized by its methods. With this method, we deal with science with a system based on what we do to what is done. The difference between the psychological view of knowledge which is related to empirical facts, and the logic of knowledge which is only related to empirical facts. With logical connections, the belief in inductive logic is largely due to confusion between psychological problems and epistemological problems.</em>

How Do Psychology Professors View the Relation Between Scientific Knowledge and Its Applicability and Societal Relevance?

How do researchers in psychology view the relation between scientific knowledge, its applicability, and its societal relevance? Most research on psychological science and its benefits to society is discussed from a bird’s eye view (a meta-scientific perspective), by identifying general trends such as psychology’s dominant focus on lab-based experiments and general descriptive theories. In recent years, several critics have argued that this focus has come at the cost of reduced practical and societal relevance. In this study, we interviewed Dutch psychology professors to gauge their views about the relation between psychological research and its relevance to society. We found that psychology professors engaged in a variety of activities to engage science with society, from work in clinical and applied settings, to consultancy, education, and science communication. However, we found that the role of theory when applying scientific knowledge to practical problems is far from straightforward. While most participants regarded theories as relevant to understanding general contexts of application, psychological theories were seldom directly related to specific applications. We compare and discuss our findings in the light of recent discussions about the lack of applicability and societal relevance of psychological science.

Mapping words to the world: Adults, but not children, understand how mismatching descriptions refer.

How do children learn to connect expressions (e.g., "that red apple") to the real-world objects they refer to? The dominant view in developmental psychology is that children rely on descriptive information, "red" and "apple." In contrast, linguistic theories of the adult language attribute primacy to grammatical elements: words such as "that" or "another" first establish the status of potential referents within the discourse context (old or new) before descriptions can factor in. These theories predict that reference can succeed even when the description does not match the referent. We explored this novel prediction in adults and children. Over four experiments, we found that (a) adults relied on the articles to identify the referent, even when the description did not fit, consistent with grammar-first accounts; (b) consistent with description-first accounts, and unlike adults, 3- to 5-year-old children prioritized the descriptions provided by nouns and adjectives, despite being sensitive to grammatical information. This suggests that children connect expressions to referents differently from adults. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Selection his concepts. And his goals. And its properties and types. Its advantages. Foundations and difficulties.) From the point of view of sports psychology.


 The aim of this search to identify all concepts, intrests, goals, properties, pranches, basises, advantages and selection difficulties From the point of view of sports psychology. Auther use therotical analysis curriculum to fit nature of the search. The search contain those axes Search elements Problem, emportance and goals The concept of selection and his interests in sports psychology selection properties Advantages, foundations and difficulties of selection in sports psychology The end.
 

Modify the mathematical behavior and its influence on the player level of The view of mathematical psychology

The summary in English The current study finds the reality of using selection from a face Consider the clubs' mathematical psychology sport in Palestine, southern governorate, Ascale has been created that includes two axes : Importance disabilities , and applied a sample of ( 1200 ) players in ( 40 ) clubs .The results revealed possibilities for using mathematical psychology in sports clubs on the other hand , the results showed that there are some disabilities in use mathematical psychology with players and clubs. The most important of these are : The refusal of the players and clubs to subject the players to psychological treatment or preparation, some players and sports clubs find it difficult use Mathematical psychology. The researcher recommended that players and sports clubs should be set up before the beginning During the sports season and friendly and official matches.

Society and Environmental Conservation: A Psychological View

Society and Environmental Conservation: A Psychological View

The inner speech of the characters and the speech of the author as an artistically – stylistic device in Sherwood Anderson’s short stories

The paper examines inner speech as an artistically – stylistic device for effectively conveying the thoughts of literary characters. The term “inner speech” is defined. The points of view of prominent linguists and psychologists regarding the issue under discussion are presented. It has been established that this is not only a linguistic device, but also an insufficiently studied psychological phenomenon. Four types of this speech activity are analyzed: direct inner speech, indirect inner speech, author’s narration and free indirect speech. Characteristics of the syntactic structure and lexical content are given. The peculiarities of its use in the short stories of the American writer Sherwood Anderson are analyzed. It is concluded that the use of numerous episodes of inner speech in narratives helps the author to create psychologically reliable images of characters and promotes expressive and stylistic diversity. The use of various methods of inner speech helps the author to establish communicative and psychological contact with the reader and to increase interest in the narrative.

STUDIES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS ON THE FORMATION OF WILL

The article provides a theoretical analysis of the views of various psychologists about will. There is also a set of exercises for forming the will in students of junior school age.

Research on College English Teaching Strategies from the View of Positive Psychology

Research on College English Teaching Strategies from the View of Positive Psychology

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ОТНОШЕНИЯ К СЕМЬЕ И РОДИТЕЛЬСТВУ СРЕДИ СТУДЕНТОВ КОЛЛЕДЖА

The article highlights the ongoing changes in value orientations in society and the possible consequences of this phenomenon. The author examines the concept of value from the point of view of psychology, talks about the role of these concepts for the individual. The arguments on the recognition of the family as a personal value are given. There is a discussion about the spread of various forms of cohabitation as a norm of behavior in today's society. The importance of studying the place of family and parenthood in the minds of modern students is noted. The article highlights the analysis of the results of research work on determining the attitude to family and parenthood of modern students of a provincial college. To achieve this goal, the study uses an anonymous survey using elements of a methodology for determining the value orientations of a person and an author's questionnaire. The composition and the presence of intergenerational ties in the families of the respondents are analyzed. The views of representatives of two age categories – adolescent and youth - are compared, and attention is also paid to differences in the opinions of respondents related to gender. The author examines the distribution of students' value orientations in order of importance. A graphical interpretation of the respondents' ranking of values is provided. The author suggests comparing the results obtained with the results of studies of a similar orientation presented by other authors. In the course of summarizing the data obtained, it is concluded that there is a need for pedagogical influence on college students to form an attitude towards family as a value, especially among students belonging to the adolescent age category. In conclusion, the author talks about the possibility of applying the results obtained in psychological and pedagogical practice.

Mourning revolutions in the virtual anastasis

Mourning Revolutions in the Virtual Anastasis is a psychoanalytical and philosophical analysis, that places contemporary technologies and emerging practices for digital and virtual mourning into conversation with Freudian, Jungian, and Lacanian concepts. Through a series of speculations, the text wants to scrutinise the motives behind today's simulative technologies and hypothesise about the future interrelation between the individual and the absence of death. Although the argument is presented by clearly assuming a contrasting position to the use of VR high-tech novelties, the aim is still to offer a point of reflection rather than imposing a unilateral perspective. Therefore, the emphasis is placed on the multifaceted instances of virtually resurrecting loved ones and the inevitable revolutions that will be carried within the mourning process, ultimately departing from orthodox psychological views. The impacts of these revolutions are still largely obscure, but some light will be thrown by examining the internal dynamics of the individual mind and society as a whole. It will be argued how technological advancements, habitually embraced as a sign of evolution, contextualised within the main argumentation, hold a significant risk of being just an illusion of progress: a social regressive phenomenon in its enactment of unconscious fixations. Moreover, thought-provoking claims challenging the psychosocial institutions are delivered to unfold the ethical and political dynamics, particularly concerning psychoanalysis. The reader might find the role of the latter devalued in the critique engaged, in truth, the concluding argumentation is almost an ode to the practice by expressing the hope that by abandoning its tight conservative frame, such an essential tool of analysis will maintain its relevance in the 21st century. The conclusion of such an adventurous exploration will propose psychoanalysis as philosophy with a clinic.

Islamic texts refer to psychosomatic illnesses: Historical comparison

There is a recurring dilemma among doctors and health care providers in distinguishing between what is physical and what is psychological, such as the psychosomatic symptoms that lead sufferers to medical clinics. This confusion causes poor diagnosis on the one hand and causes poor therapeutic management on the other hand due to differences in treatment. Therapeutic approaches and methods (Khamis, 2018). Because the nature of the human sciences is participatory, this research aimed to draw a comparison between the view of early Muslim scholars on the nature of psychosomatic diseases and the view of modern psychology on these illnesses through comparison with Islamic historical texts, and the research showed that there are points of agreement and points of difference. One of the most prominent points of agreement between the two approaches is that the body is affected by the psychological state in what is known as psychosomatic illness, while we find that the most prominent points of difference are in Islamic psychology’s view of man as an integrated being, where religion is considered a central factor in influencing him, while Western psychology views man as a person isolated from religion. The research recommended further discovery of similarities and differences to reach an integrative vision for therapeutic psychology.