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Towards an Integrative Psychological Science: Issues, Approaches and Applications

✍ Scribed by R.C. Tripathi (editor), Bhoomika R. Kar (editor), Namita Pande (editor)


Publisher
Springer
Year
2022
Tongue
English
Leaves
341
Category
Library

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✦ Synopsis


This edited volume examines the new ways of conceptualizing Psychology as an integrative science to understand human problems at the individual, group, societal, and national levels. It focuses on the need for Psychology to move away from its present reductionist perspective to an integrative psychological science perspective. The volume is organized into three main sections: The first discusses the convergence of qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches in Psychology. The second part highlights the importance of social and personal wellness. The third focuses on studying human behaviour in the context of cultural variations and the impact of cultural context on psychological processes. The book includes contributions from leading scholars in psychology in India whose reference to practical, social and political issues of contemporary interest makes the volume stand out. This book serves as a resource to initiate the dialogue about the need, issues, levels, and integration methods in Psychology, which can be scientifically tested and theoretically explained. The comprehensive and authoritative volume is of interest to researchers and scholars in cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, social psychology and cross-cultural psychology.

✦ Table of Contents


Contents
About the Editors
Towards an Integrative Psychological Science
Introduction
Moving Away from a Reductionist Perspective
What Needs to Be Integrated and Why?
Integration of Psychological Processes
Issue of Integrating Psychological Phenomena at Different Levels
Steps Towards Integrative Psychological Science
Possible Methods for Integration
Integrative Psychological Science and Social Issues
About the Volume
References
Integration of Methods and Psychological Processes
Six Blind Men and the Proverbial Elephant: Integrating Multiple Methods in Psychology
Introduction
A Brief Historical Overview of Psychological Approaches
Underlying Assumptions of Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
Aim of the Research Enterprise
Relationship Between the Researcher and the Researched
Controlled Experimentation
Emphasis on Causal Relationships
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Methods
Methodological Differences Between the Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Mixed Methods Research
Embodied Cognition
Phenomenology
Conclusion
References
Seeking Convergence Between Experimental and Survey Methods for Investigating Organizational Behaviour in a Virtually Connected World
Experimental Research Falling Out of Favour in OB
Sampling
Setting
Selection Bias in Publications
Do Not Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: Merits of Experimentation Revisited
Causality
Efficacy
Artificiality
Web-Based Experiments: Relevance to OB
Web-Based Experiments: Nuts and Bolts
Sampling
Online Experimental Manipulations and Behavioural Dependent Measures
Online Attention Checks and Engagement Mechanisms
Ethical Considerations
Challenges and the Way Ahead
Conclusion
References
Integration Across Levels of Information Processing: A Case Study with Visual Category Learning
Introduction
Visual Category Learning: A Case Study
Common Categorization Strategies
Category Learning Paradigms
Computational Level: Perspectives from Behavioural Studies
Algorithmic Level: Perspectives from Mathematical Modelling
Implementational Level: Insights from Neuropsychological and Neuroimaging Studies
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Interaction Between Affect and Cognition as a Function of Aging: Testing the Positivity Bias in Indian Population
Introduction
Structural and Functional Changes with Ageing: Implications for Cognition–Emotion Interaction
Ageing and Emotion Regulation
Affective Bias and Ageing
Affective Bias as a Function of Ageing: Evidence Based on a Dot Probe Task
Method
The Dot Probe Task
Analysis
Results
Discussion: Evidence on Affective Bias and Ageing Based on the Dot Probe Task
Converging Methodologies Investigating Attention–Emotion Interaction as a Function of Ageing
Conclusion
References
Collective Resilience: Macro Influencing Micro
Introduction
Resilient Communities in the Face of Emergencies
Collective Identity and Collective Resilience
From Vulnerability to Resilience: People-Centric Development
People-Centric Development: A Perspective on Research and Practice
Conclusion
References
Integrative Psychological Science in Cultural Context
Culture as a Process in Individual and Societal Development
Introduction
Concept of Development
The Concept of Culture
Psychological Approaches to the Study of Development in Cultural Contexts
Culture and Personality Approach
Modernization Approach
Achievement Motivation Approach
Values Approach
Perceptual-Cognitive Approach
Intergroup Relations Approach
Recapitulation
The Adivasi as a Development ‘Beneficiary’
Psychological Studies of the Adivasi People
Implication of Studies for Adivasi Development
Integration as Development
Concluding Comments
References
Indian Psychology in the Inter-Cultural Context: From Assimilation to Integration and Beyond
Adapting Inter-Cultural Relations Model to Relations Between Indian and Western Psychologies
Integration: Examples, Problems, Alternatives
Co-existence as a Fifth Category Added by R. C. Mishra to Berry Model
Historical Background of the Relations Between Indian and Western Psychologies
Historical Landmarks in India–West Encounter in Knowledge: Post-Independence
Three Different Approaches to the Study of Emotion
Discussion
Taking Another Look at the Concept of Integration
References
Multilingualism as a Resource: Implications for Education
Introduction
Multilingualism in India: Implications of the Double Divide
Psycholinguistic Bases of Multilinguals’ Cognitive Superiority
The Kond Studies and the Metacognitive Advantages of Bi-/Multilinguals
The Metalinguistic Hypothesis of Multilingual Advantage
Going Beyond the Metalinguistic Hypothesis
Multiple Language Systems in Human Mind: Further Insights
Cognitive and Educational Benefits of Multilingualism: Summing Up the Research Evidence
Mother Tongues and Multilingualism in Education
Fostering Multilingualism in Education: Multilingual Education (MLE)
Conclusion: Education of the Minorities in a Multilingual Society
References
Integrative Understanding of Social Issues
Integrative Approaches to Psychotherapy: Insights from Cultural and Spiritual Psychology
Psychology as an Integrative Science
Integration in Psychotherapy
Imperatives for Working Towards an Integrative Psychotherapy
Sociocultural Contextual Factors
Pragmatic Concerns and Imperatives
Cultural Concerns in Psychotherapy
Culture and Psychotherapy: Some Theoretical Speculations
Integrating Culture with Psychotherapy
Culture and Healing in the Indian Tradition
Healing in a Cultural Setting: An Illustrative Case Study
Learnings from Spiritual Psychology
The Possibility of the Spiritual Realm in Psychotherapy
Implications for Psychotherapy
Evolving Strategies for Integrating Cultural and Spiritual Approaches
Meditation
Yoga
Other Techniques
Conclusion
References
Social Exclusion of the Physically Disabled
Social Exclusion of the Physically Disabled
The Scene and the Story
Prevalence of Physical Disability
Physical Disability: Meaning of Inclusion
Why Do the Physically Disabled Face Exclusion?
How Do We Respond to Physical Disability?
Creating Inclusive Communities for the Physically Disabled
References
Integrative Interventions for Managing Cancer: Issues and Concerns
Need for an Integrative Approach in Health Care
Integrative Medicine/Health Approach
Salient Issues and Concerns
Culture and Beliefs
Doctor–Patient Communication
Role of Family
Role of Psychologists
Integration of Biomedicine and Social Science
Interventions: An Overview
Body-Oriented Approaches
Creative Experience Approaches
East and West: Building Bridges for Sustainable Integrative Cancer Care
Evidence-Based Integrative Approach
Conclusions
References
Towards a Human Rights Based-and-Oriented Psychology
Human Rights
Human Rights and the Principle of Freedom
Human Rights as an Inspiration and a Normative Frame for Psychologists
A Social–Behavioural Science Perspective on Human Rights
Towards a Human Rights Based-and-Oriented Psychology
Research
Practice
The Psychologist
Actions
Outlook
References
For a Society Beyond Justice
Introduction
Part I
The Human Condition
Reason
On Autonomy
Work
Part 2
Current Crisis
Work and Worker in Neoliberal Times
Justice: The Placeholder for Equality
Towards a Society Beyond Justice
Conclusion
References
Challenges of Integrative Psychology
Why an Integrative Psychology is Needed
The Meaning of “Integrativeness”: Various Views
Practical Issues in Moving Towards Integrative Psychology
Bringing Integrative Psychology into Teaching: Some Examples from India
Concluding Comments
References
Author Index
Subject Index


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