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:.

The specific goals of the Centre for Cross-Cultural 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 behaviour, 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.

Director: Professor Vassilis Pavlopoulos

Office cell 505
Tel. +302107277523
URL: en.psych.uoa.gr/ccsp