bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Young people’s experiences of non-binary genders
Authors: Ward Luke
Published: January 2023

Young people often feel social pressure to conform to binary masculine/feminine roles, which are assumed to be ‘normal’, and may adopt binary gender identities without exploring other gender expressions (Richards, et al., 2016). This can be challenging for young people who do not clearly identify with a binary gender identity to navigate (Vincent, 2020). The aim of this research was to explore how young people make sense of and experience their non-binary gender identities. A focus group was conducted with four 16- to 18-year-old people who identified as non-binary. The data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), to focus on their lived experiences (Smith et al., 2009). The analysis highlighted the difficulties that ‘everyday’ cisnormative experiences presented for the young people, as well as the young people’s ‘gender journeys’ of (re)negotiating expectations of linear gender development.
Considering the role of reward sensitivity in the relationship between early adversity and sexual behaviour
Authors: Alley Jenna , Diamond Lisa M.
Published: January 2023

Many individuals in the United States will experience some form of abuse or neglect before the age of 18. Exposure to such adversities earlier in life can predict greater sexual risk engagement such as high sexual partner number. While the research examining the influence of early adversity on sexual behaviour is vast, we have yet to fully understand why this association exists. In the present manuscript we attempt to shed light on potential predictors and moderators of this association and offer suggestions for future research. Specifically, we begin with a brief review of the existing research pertaining to early adversity and sexual risk taking. Then, we outline potentially important moderators to consider such as impulsivity, sensation seeking, and reward sensitivity.
What are implicit measures and indirect measures of attitude?
Authors: Houwer Jan De
Published: January 2023

In this paper, I argue that implicit measures are best conceived of as outcomes of measurement procedures that have certain functional properties. This definition calls for a conditional approach in which one specifies for each measure the functional properties that the term ‘implicit’ is meant to refer to and in which the functional properties of each measure are examined empirically. The expression ‘indirect measure’ on the other hand refers to an objective property of measurement procedure, being that the researcher does not assess the attitude on the basis of a self-assessment by the participant but on the basis of another behaviour.
A major event has a major cause: Evidence for the role of heuristics in reasoning about conspiracy theories
Authors: J. Leman Patrick , Cinnirella Marco
Published: January 2023

Sixty-four participants were asked to read one of four variations on a vignette that reported the assassination or attempted assassination of a hypothetical President and then to rate the likelihood that each of eight statements relating to the vignettes was accurate. Participants were more likely to endorse a conspiracy theory to account for events when the consequences were major (the President dies) rather than comparatively minor (the President survives). Levels of belief in real-world conspiracy theories did not relate to this inference-making process even though participants whose level of belief in conspiracy theories was high were more likely to doubt the veracity of the reported details of the event.
Teleshopping: A uses and gratifications approach
Authors: Cachia Moira , Anne Lauri Mary , Cachia Pierre
Published: January 2023

Teleshopping has become central to the content of Maltese television in the last five years. This exploratory study examined reasons behind the success of these programmes amongst Malta’s television audience. It was hypothesised that the popularity of this genre is related to the gratification of psychological needs besides the overt marketing function. Factor analysis of data collected from 150 participants indicated that, at least partly, viewers watch teleshopping programmes because this activity provides them with a sense of identification with a particular group of people who they perceive to have a better lifestyle than they have. Specifically, these programmes inspire the belief that buying the advertised products makes consumers more important and respected, enhancing their self-esteem and instilling hope in a better future. Teleshopping allows viewers to identify with a higher social group than the one they belong to while providing relaxation and entertainment as well as escapism from life’s realities. The results of this study emphasize the primacy of the emerging virtual community. This genre seems to have partially replaced what the physical community used to offer in the provision of companionship, setting of norms, and providing benchmarks for a comfortable lifestyle.
Pluralism in Qualitative Research: A report of the work of the PQR Project
Authors: Frost Nollaig
Published: January 2023

This report describes the work of the Pluralism in Qualitative Research project (PQR). It will outline the context in which the project has been developed, describe emerging findings and discuss the implications for the application of a pluralistic approach to qualitative research in psychology.
Still giving PEACE a Chance? An examination of the beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of benefit fraud investigation professionals
Authors: Walsh Dave , Bull Ray
Published: January 2023

Since the mid-1990s, there has been an increase in the number of benefit fraud interviews with suspects conducted throughout the UK. Despite this proliferation, few published studies have been conducted in this area. In light of the scarcity of research, the present study examined the views, beliefs and perceptions of benefit fraud investigation professionals. A questionnaire was answered by 114 respondents including investigators, investigation managers, investigation trainers, and investigation inspectors. From their responses, it was evident that there was an understanding of the necessary tasks required to conduct interviews and, in general, support for the recommended interviewing framework. However, not unlike other studies of law enforcement officers, there persisted amongst investigators an over-estimation of their abilities to detect either truth or lies via non-verbal behaviours, as well as a lack of standardisation concerning how to evaluate interview performance. Guilt presumption was also evident. Comparisons to recent studies of actual practice, however, point to inaccurate perceptions concerning the employment of a range of tasks. These findings may well explain why interviewing standards found in those other benefit fraud studies remain largely mediocre.
The male gender role and men’s psychological distress: A review
Authors: Rowbottom Simon , Brown Dora , Cachia Pierre
Published: January 2023

This review examines the psychological research surrounding masculinity and the attendant concepts relating to the male gender role. Its specific focus is within what has been called the ‘social learning paradigm’ (Addis & Cohane, 2005, p.637). The social learning paradigm is consistent with a social constructionist approach in that it views human behaviour as not arising from innate essentialist traits, but instead as being influenced and constructed by the interaction between the environment and the individual’s own cognitions and behaviour (Bandura & Walters, 1963). However, the review notes that there is disagreement and debate surrounding the social learning paradigm’s relationship to the social constructionist view of masculinity and so also details the social constructionist view in order to highlight this. It gives an outline of some of the theoretical views and the pertaining measures that have been designed to research masculinity and the male gender role, and also focuses on the psychological distress that has been theorised to arise as a result of the norms associated with that role.
Challenges for the scientistpractitioner model in contemporary clinical psychology
Authors: Richardson Thomas Hugh
Published: January 2023

The scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology is the most widely used modelin doctoral training schemes throughout the Western world today. However, there are a number of controversies with its implementation into modern clinical practice. This paper discusses such issues, focusing on a number of key areas; controversies surrounding evidence-based practice, conflicts with idiographic approaches to treatment, discussions over whether clinical psychologists can be both scientist and practitioner, and possible alternative models.
Top tips for volunteering
Authors: Watson Holly
Published: January 2023

Not sure how to start even looking for that vital volunteering experience? Look no further, these tips will give you a head start on beginning to think about where to start whilst trying to kick start your psychology (or not psychology) career.
Looking back to move forward: Reflecting on the Society’s Student Committee’s recent history and possible futures
Authors: Silverio Sergio A. , Stevenson Jasmin H.
Published: January 2023

In this brief article we shall talk of the recent history of The British Psychological Society Student Committee over which for the last year we have presided as Chair and Deputy Chair, and discuss the possible futures for British Psychology students given what we have experienced over our tenure, and of course during our first degrees.
Discovering the professional within: How identifying our character strengths can help build our ideal career and success
Authors: Williams Gemma
Published: January 2023

‘Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.’

Theologian, Albert Schweitzer
LESSONS FROM AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
Authors: PETROV NIKOLAY
Published: January 2023

THE MORE REFLECTIVE YOU ARE, THE MORE EFFECTIVE YOU ARE!(HALL & SIMERAL).
The Psychology Of Conspiracy Theories
Authors: Collett Sarah-Jayne
Published: January 2023

‘…FOR THE CONSPIRACY THEORISTS, EVIDENCE AGAINST A PLOT IS, CONVENIENTLY, EVIDENCE IN FAVOUR OF ITS EXISTENCE.’
Westminster Higher Education Forum Policy Conference: Next Steps for Improving Student Mental Health
Authors: Verity Rachel
Published: January 2023

THE WESTMINSTER HIGHER EDUCATION FORUM POLICY CONFERENCE FOR IMPROVING STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY ON 4 FEBRUARY 2021, LED BY PANELLISTS FROM A RANGE OF DIFFERENT UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND CHAIRED BY LORD LUCAS AND BARONESS TAYLOR (VICE CHAIR FOR THE ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON MENTAL HEALTH). THE AIM OF THE CONFERENCE WAS TO DISCUSS THE NEXT STEPS FOR DEALING WITH STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH, INCLUDING THE BEST SUPPORT FRAMEWORKS, PRACTICE, AND RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMPACT.
PRACTICE: A model suitable for coaching, counselling, psychotherapy and stress management
Authors: Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

This paper introduces ‘PRACTICE’, a convenient acronym which represents an established seven-step model that has been used in coaching, counselling, psychotherapy and stress management. Using PRACTICE, the practitioner can help the client to assess issues or problems, understand their concerns, develop a range of possible solutions and implement strategies.
Before we know how we’ve done, we need to know what we’re doing: Operationalising coaching to provide a foundation for coaching evaluation
Authors: Stewart Lorna J. , O’Riordan Siobhain , Palmer Stephen
Published: January 2023

Coaching has become accepted as a valid and effective development strategy. This acceptance has been accompanied by an emphasis on professionalising coaching, has raised the profile of coaching psychology, and has resulted in a demand for evidence-based coaching. This article suggests that a theoretically-grounded means of evidencing coaching’s effectiveness and value is central to the evolution of coaching psychology as a discipline. It proposes that an holistic evidence-based coaching framework would provide a sound foundation for coaching evaluation.
Achieving effective supervision for coaching psychologists: Exploring a peer supervision/reflective learning group model
Authors: Donaldson-Feilder Emma , Bush Kris
Published: January 2023

Workshop presented at the 1st European Coaching Psychology Conference, December 2008.

Following the establishment of a peer supervision group for coaching psychologists in late 2007, this paper provides a progress report on how the group is working, together with background on why it was set up, its aims and practical arrangements. It also provides a summary of the discussions at a workshop held as part of the 2008 SGCP conference. The workshop provided information on the supervision group and asked those who attended about their supervision arrangements, and their views on what works well and what could be different in supervision for coaching psychologists.
The potential use of the Authenticity Scale as an outcome measure in executive coaching
Authors: Susing I. , Green L.S. , Grant A.M.
Published: January 2023

Authenticity, or being true to oneself, has been identified as a key construct related to well-being and the effective performance of leaders. This paper describes the construct of authenticity in the context of existing positive psychology and coaching psychology research. We discuss the Authenticity Scale and its suggested use both as a self-report and peer-report instrument in the context of executive coaching. In order to further develop evidence-based approaches to coaching and coaching psychology we need to extend and develop a broad range of validated and freely available outcome measures which can allow researchers to further develop our understandings of the psychological processes underpinning the purposeful, positive change encapsulated in coaching. The Authenticity Scale may prove to be a useful tool in this endeavour.
The use of coaching principles to foster employee engagement
Authors: Crabb Shane
Published: January 2023

The emerging area of positive psychology has created a heightened interest in applied positive organisational practices, such as coaching, which is increasingly being understood from the positive psychological perspective. A key focus in this area has been what organisations can do to engage their employees, in the form of organisational level drivers of engagement. However, there has been less concern with the individual level (or internalised) drivers that deliver an engaged state. Through an in-depth thematic analysis of factors known to contribute to peak performance at work, this research has identified a series of individual level drivers that contribute to an engaged state. The three individual drivers are Focusing Strengths, Managing Emotions and Aligning Purpose, which can be understood and applied practically through coaching interventions. Through coaching dialogues, it is proposed that individuals can work to utilise their signature strengths, positively manage their emotions and align their values to those of the organisation more effectively, ultimately serving to enhance their happiness, well-being and engagement, and thus be more likely to achieve peak performance.
Know thyself: Coaching for leadership using Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory
Authors: Turesky Elizabeth Fisher , Gallagher Dennis
Published: January 2023

This article discusses the role of professional coaches who apply Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory as a means of enhancing their client’s leadership capabilities. The authors posit that Kolb’s four learning modes and styles provide a guiding structure for professional coaches to individualise their approach to coaching leaders to overcome the leader’s overreliance on their dominant learning style and appropriately access more effective behaviours in handling the myriad of responsibilities they face. It is equally important for coaches to know their own learning styles to be more effective in their coaching role. A coach’s ability to access all four modes and learning styles in themselves can foster more effective coaching practices so that they may more effectively coach others whose learning styles are different from their own. The authors conclude that Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory provides a sound theoretical framework to help professional coaches in the development of the organisation’s leadership capacity.
The Solution-Focused Inventory: A tripartite taxonomy for teaching, measuring and conceptualising solution-focused approaches to coaching
Authors: Grant Anthony M.
Published: January 2023

Solution-focused approaches to facilitating purposeful positive change through methodologies such as coaching have great potential to contribute to the broader human change enterprise. To date there has been limited exposition of psychological theory within the solution-focused arena, and few attempts to articulate taxonomies specific to solution-focused research, teaching and practice, thus restricting the development and broader adoption of the solution-focused paradigm. Drawing on the established solution-focused literature, this paper seeks to address this issue by articulating a tripartite taxonomy for solution-focused coaching based on the framework underpinning the Solution-Focused Inventory. This model consists of three factors: (a) Goal-orientation; (b) Resource Activation; and (c) Problem Disengagement – subscales of the Solution-Focused Inventory. Implications of this taxonomy for teaching, research and practice are discussed and a range of future directions for research explored.
Perspectives and vectors in transpersonal development
Authors: Daniels Michael
Published: January 2023

Different perspectives on the spiritual and transpersonal are discussed in relation to historical developments in human thought that occurred during the ‘axial period’ (c.800–200 BCE). Key aspects of post-axial ontology and soteriology are identified, and ‘ascending’ and ‘descending’ currents in post-axial soteriology are compared. It is argued that previous use of the term ‘descending current’ has conflated two distinct approaches: (1) the depth psychological perspective; and (2) the rela-tiona-l-partiri.pa-tory perspective. I suggest that the term ‘descending’ more appropriately applies to the depth psychological perspective while the rela-tiona-l-partiri.pa-tory perspective may be more meaningfully characterised as an ‘extending’ approach. In consequence, three distinct ‘vectors’ of transpersonal development may be distinguished: ascending, descending, and extending. The recognition of these vectors in various transpersonal theories is examined, together’ with the degree to which these theories promote a truly all-vector (AV) integral soteriology (practice).
Does spirituality contribute to optimal ageing among non-residential retired people?
Authors: Edwards Anthony C. , Lowis Michael J. , Burton Mary
Published: January 2023

Do spirituality and coping religion contribute to opti-mal ageing? This was one of the questions tackled in the empirical study described here, which looked, at how a sample of non-residential retired, people coped with retirement. This paper describes a study of locus of control, self-rated health, faith in nature and humanity, spirituality and coping reli.gion as potential contributors to healthy ageing in a sample of retired people. The first three of these variables were found to correlate positively with life satisfaction in a sample of elderly adults, as measured by the Control, Autonomy, Self-realisation and Pleasure (CASP) scale. Self rated. health, as assessed by path analysis, was found to predict life satisfaction scores. Discussion is given of the findings concerning religion and spirituality, as well as a plea for researchers into religious gerontology to address the issue of potential correla-ti.ons between self-rated health and religiosity more extensively.
Psi vs. survival: A qualitative investigation of mediums’ phenomenology comparing psychic readings and ostensible communication with the deceased
Authors: Rock Adam J. , Beischel Julie , Cott Christopher C.
Published: January 2023

Certain mediums are able to report accurate and specific information about the deceased loved ones (termed ‘discarnates’) of living people (termed ‘sitters’) even without any prior knowledge about the sitters or the discarnates, in the complete absence of any sensory feedback, and without using deception. Despite recent experimental research investigating this phenomenon (e.g. Beischel & Schwartz, 2007), few systematic qualitative studies (e.g. Rock, Beischel & Schwartz, 2008) have been conducted. Consequently, six certified research mediums were asked to describe in as much detail as possible their subjective experiences during discarnate communication and psychic readings for the living. Thematic analysis revealed various comprehensive constituent themes for each experience type. Mediumship and psychic reading experiences were subsequently situated within Grof’s (1975) cartography of the transpersonal dimensions of the psyche. The present study constitutes an initial step towards isolating the phenomenological processes underlying discarnate communication readings. A detailed understanding of these processes may, in turn, assist researchers with regards to determining the source of the purportedly non-local, non-sensory information mediums report.
Post-traumatic growth and spirituality: Insights and experiences in and after high dependency intensive care stay and the role of mindfulness in recovery
Authors: Campbell Maya , Bendijk Anna
Published: January 2023

Maya has been recovering from a heart attack and coma; she shares some of her experiences of the period after she woke up, her recovery and her personal mindfulness practice and teaching since then.
Is the term ‘Sanatana Dharma’ more appropriate than the term ‘Hinduism’ to describe the Vedic tradition?
Authors: Levy Ian
Published: January 2023

The terms ‘Sanatana Dharma’ and ‘Hinduism’ are commonly regarded as synonymous to describe the Vedic tradition. This paper explores whether the term ‘Sanatana Dharma’ is more suitable than the term ‘Hinduism’ by examining the origins of both Hinduism and the principle of ‘Sanatana Dharma’. Based on the critical review of the evidence presented in the literature, this paper argues that ‘Sanatana Dharma’ is a more comprehensive term to describe the Vedic tradition than the term ‘Hinduism’.
Psychology, religion and the transpersonal
Authors: Watts Fraser
Published: January 2023

The relationships between psychology, religion and the transpersonal are difficult to clarify because of confusion and uncertainty about the key terms. ‘Religion’ is so diverse that there is no single essence of religion that is found in all its manifestations. The ‘transpersonal’ is also hard to define, one of the issues being that it is often defined largely in what it goes ‘beyond’ rather than what it is in itself. It is suggested that interest in the transpersonal has migrated out of religion and in some respects remains a quasi-religion. Finally there is often an ambiguity in how psychology should engage with religion, spirituality and the transpersonal, whether it should play the role of the detached observer or whether it should participate in what it is also studying. I suggest that it should do both and should integrate them as best it can, rather than choosing one over the other.
2D:4D digit ratio and religiosity in university student and general population samples
Authors: Richards Gareth , Davies William , Stewart-Williams Steve , Bellin Wynford , Reed Phil
Published: January 2023

The ratio of index to ring finger length (2D:4D) is used as a proxy for prenatal sex hormone exposure. It has been hypothesised to correlate with religiosity, though no published research has explored this possibility. Here, we initially examined 2D:4D in relation to self-reported religious affiliation and questionnaire measures of general religiosity, spirituality, religious fundamentalism, and religious commitment in male (N=106) and female (N=105) university students (Study 1). Although no significant correlations were observed between 2D:4D and the questionnaire measures, females who affiliated with organised religions had higher digit ratios compared to agnostic or atheist females. Study 2 attempted to replicate these findings in an adult general population sample (N=172 males, N=257 females), but did not observe significant effects in either sex. Overall, these findings suggest that high 2D:4D may be relatively-specifically associated with religious affiliation in young, highly-educated, females.
Sacred sound – An exploration of the power, efficacy and beauty of sound healing with voice and drum
Authors: Willow Hara
Published: January 2023

This paper seeks to discuss modern sound healing practices, rooted in ancient traditions, as viable interventions to enhance psycho-spiritual health and to assist in the evolution of humanity. Presenting data from both one-to-one and group sound healing sessions, this paper shows that at this time of both psychological and ecological crisis, Sacred Sound offers tools that are valuable, safe, relevant and effective.
An evaluation of the role of mystical experiences in transpersonal ecopsychology
Authors: Harrild Freya , Luke David
Published: January 2023

This paper explores both transpersonal psychology and ecopsychology individually and in conjunction, followed by an inspection of their relationship with mystical experiences and the impact of these within a transpersonal ecopsychological context. Specifically, nature as a trigger for such experiences is examined, alongside an analysis of the effect of these nature mystical experiences on an individual’s ego-boundaries and their psychological wellbeing. A special case is made for the re-emerging study of psychedelics – as positive agents of mental health, wellbeing, spiritual and creative growth, and social change – as inherently belonging to a transpersonal ecopsychology. The final thoughts will be based upon a more critical evaluation of these key concepts and their implications in modern psychology.
Poetry and the transpersonal
Authors: Whomsley Stuart
Published: January 2023

This paper considers poetry, poets and the transpersonal. It first considers the creation of poetry in relation to the transpersonal with the focus on the poet, in particular the role of altered states of consciousness for the poet in the act of creation; the focus then shifts to the reader of poetry to consider if poetry reading can lead to transpersonal states, finding at least that poetry has effects that go beyond the meaning of the words.
The ears of my ears awake – Poetry as a portal to personal and transpersonal growth
Authors: Field Victoria
Published: January 2023

Many people have experienced an ‘awakening’ which has led to positive changes in their lives, and a sense of an enhanced reality. In ‘The Leap’, Steve Taylor (2017) documents the different catalysts for an awakening experience and describes how a transformation may be gradual or sudden, conclusive or temporary. In my work over the past twenty years using poetry therapy techniques with groups, I have often witnessed how a poem facilitates insights and acts as a portal into an enhanced reality. This familiar experience was suddenly made new for me when I read an account by Eckhart Tolle of the first flowers blooming on this planet (Tolle, 2005). Taylor (2017, ibid) notes that spiritual literature can facilitate awakening. He describes how poetry ‘encourages stillness in the reader’ because it requires attentiveness and receptivity. In this reflective essay, I will look at three characteristics of poetry as an art form that may be factors in facilitating awakening, namely: form, rich ambiguity and metaphor, and include reflections on the similarities between poems and flowers.
What makes a good psychologist? A beginner’s voice
Authors: Wiktoria Dziurowicz , Law Ho
Published: January 2023

This article aims to describe what makes a good psychologist from the perspective of a student at the beginning of her professional journey. It also describes the role and practices of psychologists based on her experience of participating in a mentoring programme in Cambridgeshire, England.
An interpretative phenomenological study exploring the lived experiences of participation in a mindfulness and compassion course
Authors: Allen Laura , Sparkes Elizabeth , Percy Carol , Sage Luke , Turner Andy
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study was to examine the lived experience of an eight week or equivalent three–four day mindfulness and compassion course using participant diary entries to explore participant’s thoughts, feelings and emotions during the course. Sixteen participants (n = 14 females, n = 2 males; age group = between forty-five and fifty-four years old) participated in research during a mindfulness and compassion course. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to represent the experiences of the participants.Three superordinate themes were identified in the analysis: beginning the course; learning new skills and experiences; applications to everyday. Within the three themes there were twelve subordinate themes including expectations a person brings to mindfulness training; the social awkwardness of practicing in a group; meditation for beginners is hard work; the importance of the teacher in making it okay to experience uncertainty; the importance of metaphors/stories in making sense of mindfulness concepts; compassion: important but challenging; shifting awareness of body, place and mind; epiphanies/turning points/game changers: when it just makes sense; noticing suffering in everyday life; responding differently to suffering in everyday life; knowing the self-better: in a non-judgmental way; simple class vs. cluttered life: practicing in class is different to practicing in everyday life. The current study provides an understanding of the lived experience of participating on a mindfulness and compassion course.
The fourth generation coaching for people and the planet (recovery and sustainability)
Authors: Law Ho
Published: January 2023

This paper invites participants to reflect and review the current human condition in terms of the post Covid-19 pandemic and the climate change crisis. This ‘New Norm’ calls for a new generation of language and coaching approaches to leverage a socio-cultural and technological paradigm shift. Drawing from the established art of healing, theory of planned behaviour, ecopsychology, coaching and transpersonal psychology, we shall discuss the future action and coaching practice with an intention to:

Understand the fourth generation coaching (4GC) approach, its rationale, formulation and wider role in the environment.

Experience the mindfulness practice that embraces motion and emotion, meaning and spirituality.

Know how to integrate mindfulness, spirituality, and narrative practice in the GROW coaching process.

Know how to enhance motivation to work on change in spiritual, psychosocial environmental practice for recovery and sustainability.
Establishing an indigenous and transpersonal therapies alliance to promote holistic and pluralistic mental health practice
Authors: Bartholomew Joe
Published: January 2023

The aim of this article is to provide a new synthesis of how the establishment of an Indigenous and Transpersonal Therapies Alliance (ITTA) can promote the value and effectiveness of holistic and pluralistic mental health care and therapeutic practice. It first examines the impact of therapies privileging a Western humanist perspective, while proposing the historical and cultural root of the problem; then clarifies what the visible limitations are when a belief in philosophical and cultural humanism is not adhered to. This will be followed by demonstrating the strengths and benefits of integrating transpersonal and indigenous perspectives into a framework of understanding of what it means to be human. Recommendations for active steps towards actualising the goal of establishing an indigenous and transpersonal therapies alliance to promote holistic and pluralistic mental health practice will be provided.
Middle-Class Collapse And The Emerging Of New Urban Poor (Case Study: Tehran)
Authors: Miri Ashtiani Hadi
Published: January 2023

Recent statistics indicate that the inflation rate in Iran has increased significantly since 2017, which has resulted in several negative consequences for the Iranian population. A combination of changes in lifestyles, consumption patterns, and economic and cultural capital has resulted in an increase in financial vulnerability among the urban middle class. As a consequence, the middle class may collapse and a new urban poor may emerge. For the purpose of exploring this idea and analyzing the changes in the lifestyles of urban middle-class families, Pierre Bourdieu’s class analysis has been chosen to establish a link between lifestyle and class. Through qualitative research and grounded theory, the factors contributing to the collapse of the urban middle class and the emergence of the new urban poor have been identified. The collapse of the middle class has been attributed to a combination of unemployment, changes in employment conditions (part-time jobs, salary cuts, precarious employment, etc.), and the loss of economic and cultural capital. In the absence of effective legal protection and reduced government support, employers are able to alter working conditions and increase unemployment rates. A lack of financial resources in times of crisis (such as the cost of medical treatment, the purchase of essentials, rising rents, etc.) erodes people’s social and cultural capital, resulting in their loss of status. Because of economic sanctions, Iranian economies are experiencing structural crises and investment risks, which both contribute to unemployment and a decline in economic and cultural capital. The final focus of this paper is to discuss and analyze the consequences of the decline of the urban middle class. These include changes in lifestyle, poor housing, migration to the suburbs, expropriation of the masses, and marginalization of the workforce. Nonetheless, we acknowledge that, given the qualitative nature of this study, the limited number of interviewees, and the narrow scope of the study (e.g. Tehran city), more thorough and comprehensive research is required to generalize the findings.
A Critical Commentary on Critical Psychologies
Authors: Shokrian Emanuel
Published: January 2023

روان‌شناسی‌های انتقادی نوظهور در دهه‌های اخیر و پس از چیرگی پارادایم پست مدرنیسم رو به افزایش نهاده است. امروزه عنوان روان‌شناسی انتقادی به یکی از پربسامدترین اصطلاحات حوزه روان شناسی تبدیل شده است. مجلدهای مختلفی که متشکل از مقالاتی متعدد از سوی به‌اصطلاح روان‌شناسان انتقادی است به شکلی انبوه در حال تولید است. ژورنال‌ها، کنفرانس‌ها و سمپوزیوم‌های متعدد، ذیل این عنوان، در اکثر دپارتمان‌های دانشگاهی روان‌شناسی دیده می‌شوند. اما در واقع، روان‌شناسی انتقادی بیشتر از این که یک حوزه خاص یا میان‌رشته‌ای مطالعاتی باشد، شبیه به چتری است که طیفی از رویکردهای انتقادی ناشی از استیصال در برابر حل بحران معنایی و کارکردی روان‌شناسی را در بر گرفته است. رشد قارچ گونه و پراکنده روان‌شناسی‌های انتقادی خود بیش از هر چیز حاکی از بحران عمیق روان‌شناسی به مثابه یک علم است، آنچه باید بیش از هر چیز، خود از منظر معرفت‌شناختی و روش‌شناختی مورد بررسی تاریخی قرار گیرد. علیرغم ادعای روان‌شناسان انتقادی جریان غالب، روان‌شناسی انتقادی، دهه‌ها پیش و تقریبا همزمان با ظهور خود روان‌شناسی در قامت دانشی که مدعای علم بودن را داشت، آغاز شده است. به عبارت دیگر روان‌شناسی انتقادی خود عمری به درازای این دانش همواره در بحران داشته است. اما دست‌یابی به روایتی انتقادی از این تاریخ انتقادیِ روان‌شناسی انتقادی که امروزه به حاشیه رانده شده است مستلزم ارائه بازنمایی‌ای از روان‌شناسی علمی انتقادی دارد. با وام ستاندن از لو ویگوتسکی می‌توان این گونه عنوان کرد که ما به جای پرداختن به «روان‌شناسی انتقادی سطح» و «روان‌شناسی انتقادی عمق» بایستی به سوی خلق یک «روان‌شناسی انتقادی ارتفاع» حرکت کنیم. روان‌شناسی انتقادی‌ای که در پی (باز)ساختارشکنی روان‌شناسی جریان غالب -اعم از انتقادی و غیر انتقادی- است و نه تنها بحران فلسفی، معناشناختی، معرفت‌شناختی و روش‌شناختی روان‌شناسی را مورد تحلیلی انتقادی قرار می‌دهد، بلکه به شکلی بالارونده -روان‌شناسی انتقادی ارتفاع- از مرزهای تفسیرِ صِرف فرارفته و در حرکت دیالکتیکی ساحت نظر و پراتیک به تغییر جهان بپردازد. در این بحث سعی بر آن است که نخست شمایی کلی از ظهور و بروز روان‌شناسی‌های انتقادی ارائه شود. در مرحله دوم از منظری نظری، انواع رویکردهای روان‌شناسی انتقادی در حوزه‌های کلی‌تر طبقه‌بندی شود، و در مرحله سوم، ضمن معرفی پروژه تاریخ و جاری روان‌شناسی مارکسیستی -روان‌شناسی ارتفاع- رویکردی جایگزین معرفی می‌شود.
El Diseño como disciplina del diseño
Authors: Araújo Mejía Carlos Humberto
Published: January 2023

Para entender estos cambios, se puede revisar el pasado, los grandes momentos en la historia de la humanidad y las transformaciones de la misma, las revoluciones industriales, la evolución de la sociedad en sus diferentes momentos, las guerras y su legado de necesidades, tristezas, pérdidas, pero también oportunidades. El cambio climático que nos reta para hacer frente a la supervivencia, las epidemias, pandemias y situaciones no anticipadas que han obligado a las sociedades a cambiar hábitos, culturas y comportamientos. Es por eso que cuando se intenta perfilar un futuro, hay que considerar diversos factores que permiten resultados optimistas, complejos, tecnológicos, caóticos e incluso, contradictorios, siendo difícil comprender dos futuros iguales. Esto ha llevado a que grandes autores se dedicaran a contemplar posibles futuros y a plasmarlos en libros, poemas, pinturas, e incluso películas que los convierten en referentes y herramientas para entender las dinámicas de la sociedad en un tiempo que aún no transcurre.
Diseño de recursos para la optimización de los ambientes de aprendizaje
Authors: González Burgos Ana María , Canacué Pérez Mariana , James Albear Doris Arnot
Published: January 2023

El modelo “Escuela Nueva” se aplica actualmente en más de 20.000 escuelas de la zona rural de Colombia, escuelas que reúnen condiciones específicas que crean la necesidad de un enfoque diferente para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.

El modelo ha estado activo por más de 40 años y es evidente que a lo largo de este período ha quedado desfasado frente a los requerimientos actuales de la comunidad educativa. En este sentido, surge la necesidad de realizar una propuesta que alinee los escasos recursos existentes, la innovación pedagógica y la participación activa de los estudiantes, para promover una transición del rol principal en el aula del docente al estudiante. Este proyecto pretende optimizar el entorno educativo para favorecer el trabajo del docente, el proceso de aprendizaje de los alumnos y fomentar la calidad de la educación en las zonas rurales. El proyecto utilizó una metodología mixta. Se implementaron herramientas cualitativas para determinar las necesidades reales que enfrentan los principales actores en los ambientes de aprendizaje asociados a este modelo mediante el uso de entrevistas, encuestas y trabajos observacionales para recolectar información significativa. Herramientas cuantitativas permitieron determinar la cantidad de tiempo que un docente suele dedicar a planificar y organizar su dinámica de aula, la cantidad de herramientas a las que tiene acceso y su espacio de almacenamiento.
Cielos suspendidos a partir del reúso de residuos industriales
Authors: Romero Calvo Laura Vanessa , Rivas Victoria Eugenia
Published: January 2023

En la actualidad, Colombia genera más de 12 millones de toneladas de residuos sólidos al año, de las cuales, tan solo el 17% es reciclado. El más reciente informe del Departamento Nacional de Planeación afirma que si el país continúa en la misma dinámica, para el año 2030 habrá emergencias sanitarias en la mayoría de las ciudades. El presente trabajo busca proponer cielos suspendidos a partir del reúso de tubos de cartón como una forma de recuperación de residuos industriales, los cuales, al finalizar su vida útil podrán ser remanufacturados y reusados. La metodología investigativa utilizada consta de cuatro fases: descubrimiento, definición del problema de diseño, desarrollo y entrega. Primero, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica acerca de la temática a estudiar y se hizo una visita de campo a empresa de gestión de excedentes industriales, Papeles & Cartones de Cali, en donde se identificaron los tubos de cartón como oportunidad circular. Después, se construyó el prototipo a escala real y se sometió a validación interna y externa a la institución con un experto. Finalmente, en la etapa de entrega se sistematizaron todos los datos y se efectuaron las mejoras sugeridas al prototipo, además de verificaciones técnicas de instalación. Se concluye que los residuos industriales representan una oportunidad para las empresas de dar cumplimiento a la normativa vigente consagrada en la Resolución 1407 de 2018 y 1342 de 2020 de recuperación y gestión de residuos, a la vez que proporcionan numerosas oportunidades de negocio.
Optimización de la plataforma de visualización de datos abiertos del Observatorio de Tendencias en Diseño RAD
Authors: González Álvarez María Alejandra , Moncayo Flor Luisa Fernanda
Published: January 2023

Desde la investigación realizada sobre la problemática del proyecto, se establecieron puntos importantes los cuales hay que mencionar: Para comenzar, la Asociación Red Académica de Diseño (RAD) y sus plataformas de digitales de visualización de datos OTD, el uso de las gráficas de datos en las plataformas, la construcción de la base de datos con la cual se trabajará el proyecto y la importancia de la toma de decisiones gracias al uso de información de los datos abiertos, donde finalmente, con base en los conocimientos adquiridos sobre el desarrollo de plataformas web y visualización de datos se propone llevar a cabo la realización de la optimización de la plataforma de visualización de datos abiertos del observatorio de tendencias en diseño RAD que logre ser intuitiva, usable y accesible. Con el fin de mejorar la toma de decisiones de los grupos de investigación en Diseño en Colombia asociados a la RAD para optimizar su capacidad de gestión. Cabe resaltar que para la construcción de la primera propuesta, se empezó por descubrir el contexto de la plataforma actual y el tipo de usuarios que hacen uso de ella, para luego, obtener los insights claves con los cuales definimos las determinantes, los requerimientos y las restricciones del sistema solución.
Narrativa gráfica
Authors: Aristizábal Mosquera Diana Carolina , Cerón Mercado Ruby Alexandra , Gallego Acosta Luz Karime
Published: January 2023

El proyecto que se presenta, surge del proyecto integrador que se elabora en 5° semestre dentro del programa de Diseño Visual adscrito a la Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales de la Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho y se integra a las líneas de investigación del semillero LUMEN adscrito al grupo ANUDAMIENTOS (Cat. B Minciencias) en tanto, contribuye con su objetivo de constitución: Revitalizar las actitudes investigativas para la construcción y sistematización de conocimiento en la disciplina del Diseño en su dominio visual a partir de conocer e indagar sobre asuntos de las manifestaciones visuales de la cultura en contextos específicos.

En este sentido, este proyecto: Narrativa gráfica otra forma de hacer memoria. Sensibilización sobre el contexto ambiental mediante el comic, fue desarrollado primero, para destacar ilustradoras de cómics y manga colombianos dentro del proceso de posicionamiento que tiene la narrativa gráfica en el contexto editorial colombiano, puesto como señala Guzmán: la caricatura, el comic, la narración gráfica y la animación se han convertido en una suerte de contracultura que se ha logrado establecer como corriente de expresión, por medio de la cual se impide que no se conviertan en frases de cajón cosas como separación, denuncia y visibilización.

Y segundo, para visibilizar manifestaciones de la memoria colectiva de temas tan importantes como la relación de las comunidades con el contexto natural en una sociedad como la colombiana, que demanda posibilidades de impacto real benéfico desde nuevas formas de hacer las cosas e interpretaciones acerca de la realidad que se está viviendo. De allí, que el reconocimiento de las personas como principal fuente de innovación es crucial para lograr soluciones reales.

Por ende, este proyecto presenta un proceso de diseño de corte transmedial que permite que el lenguaje del comic, evidencie nuevas formas de hacer y nuevas interpretaciones de la realidad ambiental en Colombia, destacando la importancia cultural a nivel nacional de una práctica digna de admiración como la de los ilustradores e ilustradoras que con extensas jornadas de trabajo nos permiten nuevas miradas reflexivas sobre las posibilidades de futuro que codiseñamos constantemente, a veces sin ser muy consciente de ello.
Análisis sobre la apropiación de Parques de Recreación Pasiva en Medellín
Authors: Guzmán Laura María , Agudelo Lina María , Tobón Castro Héctor Fabián
Published: January 2023

En los barrios de la ciudad de Medellín (Colombia) existen pequeños parques urbanos denominados por la Secretaría de Infraestructura de Medellín como «Parques de Recreación pasiva1». Estos parques cuentan con un área inferior a los 1000 m2, y son construidos y desarrollados como mejoramiento urbano para el disfrute de la comunidad y habitantes de la zona. Sin embargo, estos espacios no siempre se adaptan a las necesidades reales de las personas para las cuales fueron construidos, su «público objetivo» puesto que pocas personas acuden al uso y disfrute de estos espacios.

Este artículo reúne un análisis teórico y conceptual, basado en datos en PRP de las comunas 4 (Aranjuez), 6 (Doce de Octubre) y 16 (Belén) de Medellín. Esta recolección se hizo a través de selección de muestras, métodos de observación, análisis de fenómenos, estudio de problemáticas, mobiliario, iluminación, percepción de seguridad y actividades desarrolladas, que impiden una correcta apropiación de la comunidad hacia dichos espacios.
Ser Textil
Authors: Lora Gómez Lida Eugenia , Alfonso Fandiño Yanira Alejandra , Perilla Castellanos María Camila , Chipo Benavides Verónica Alejandra , Lizcano Luisa Fernanda
Published: January 2023

«Ser Textil» nace como un proyecto que refleja el avance hacia la cuarta fase del Semillero FIBRARTE; después de haber pasado por crearse en 2006 como una estrategia pedagógica para fortalecer el conocimiento en fibras textiles para el programa de Diseño de Modas en Areandina a través de salidas a comunidades tejedoras en diferentes regiones del país. Una segunda etapa orientada hacia opciones de grado que recogieron la interacción de este patrimonio cultural con las interpretaciones modernas propias del Diseño de Moda; y una tercera hacia el impacto social del Diseño en la responsabilidad social de darle herramientas a comunidades en estado de vulnerabilidad, que cuentan con saberes ancestrales que pueden ser una fuente de ingresos que las ayude a ser autosustentables, gracias a la asesoría en Diseño para crear productos que respondan a necesidades modernas.

Esta cuarta fase se trata del paso siguiente a un proceso de aprendizaje transversal comunicacional, que se basa en la revisión y la retroalimentación del soporte de memoria recopilado, para que el estudiante entienda el tejido como una expresión artística, aplique los conocimientos adquiridos y manifieste su visión de los textiles a partir de la estética, las técnicas, los materiales, los conceptos, la recursividad y la creatividad, y genere sus propias obras de arte. Inspiradas en su propia conceptualización, en su visión de la tejeduría ancestral como un aporte cultural, y cuyo resultado final se pueda apreciar en la transformación de los textiles tradicionales bidimensionales en textiles tridimensionales utilitarios y comunicativos.