The Pivotal Role of Students in International Psychology: A Past, Present, and Future Overview
- Authors: Balva D.1, Takooshian H.2
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Affiliations:
- University of Georgia
- Fordham University
- Issue: Vol 19, No 3 (2022)
- Pages: 607-620
- Section: SCIENCE CHRONICLE
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2313-1683/article/view/326100
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2313-1683-2022-19-3-607-620
- ID: 326100
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In 2022, the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Division 52 (International Psychology) marked the long-anticipated 25th anniversary of its foundation on February 21, 1997. This is an apt time to review the important and often overlooked roles of students within international psychology. This concise, yet panoramic overview explores the roles of students in international psychology, in APA’s Division 52, and in student-led organizations in five parts: (1) prehistory of Division 52 prior to 1997; (2) early years of Division 52; (3) recent years of Division 52; (4) the current rise of a new studentled organization; (5) future directions for international psychology.
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Daniel Balva
University of Georgia
Email: daniel.balva@uga.edu
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7411-7178
Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, CRC, is a Postdoctoral Psychology Resident, VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (Honolulu, Hawai'i); a graduate of the Counseling Psychology Program, University of Georgia (USA); the current Chair of the Global Student Psychology Committee (GSPC) and the Past Student Chair of APA’s Division 52
110 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602, United States of AmericaHarold Takooshian
Fordham University
Author for correspondence.
Email: takoosh@aol.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2309-9184
PhD in Psychology, is Professor of Psychology and Organizational Leadership, Fordham University (New York, USA); Editor of the new Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) book series on international psychology
113 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023, United States of AmericaReferences
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