School of Philosophy
Department of Psychology
1st Hellenic Conference of Cross-Cultural Psychology
The division of Cross-Cultural Psychology of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Department of History and Ethnology, Democritus University of Thrace, welcome you to the 1st Hellenic Conference of Cross-Cultural Psychology.
The conference will be held on 10-11 March 2023 in the premises of the Department of History and Ethnology of the Democritus University of Thrace, in Komotini.
The conference will host invited lectures, symposia, oral and poster presentations that cover a wide array of topics. It aims to bring together young and senior researchers working at the interface of culture with psychology, and to provide a scientific forum for discussing recent theoretical advancements and empirical studies.
The new extended deadline for abstract submission is 30 November 2022.
Information: https://sites.google.com/view/ccpsy-meeting-en
Contact: ccpsy.hps[at]gmail[dot]com
The Laboratory of Applied Cross-Cultural and Social Psychology is an evolution of the former Centre for Cross-Cultural Psychology and follows a tradition created by pioneering Greek psychologists in the field, such as Harry Triandis and James Georgas. It focuses on the range and limitations in applying psychological theories across culturally diverse groups in modern plural societies. Also, it aims to explore cross-cultural similarities and differences in various domains of psychology and its applications in individuals and groups in Greece. The specific goals of the Laboratory of Applied Cross-Cultural and Social Psychology are as follows:
- Design and conduct cultural and cross-cultural psychological studies, in collaboration with international colleagues and institutions, on various topics of psychological interest, such as child development, personality, cultural values, life satisfaction and mental health, political behavior, etc.
- Study the acculturation processes, psychological adaptation and social integration of various ethnocultural, immigrant and refugee groups in the Greek society.
- Explore intercultural relations as intergroup processes in the context of minority/majority dynamics and social status.
- Develop, implement and evaluate interventions to reduce stereotypes and prejudice and to promote respect for diversity and positive intercultural relations.
- Support teaching/training programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with an emphasis on culturally informed theses and dissertations.
- Disseminate cross-cultural research findings by organizing and/or participating in scientific events, by publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals, and by producing training material for stakeholders.
- Promote intercultural exchange and develop networks of cooperation with related institutions and organizations, in Greece and abroad.
The Laboratory of Applied Cross-Cultural and Social Psychology operates in the premises of the School of Philosophy (office 505, tel. 2107277523), under the supervision of the Department of Psychology. It is directed by professor Vassilis Pavlopoulos and it is staffed by Faculty, PhD candidates and postgraduate students with an interest in studying culture and psychology.