Wednesday 22 July 08:15
- 09:45
Hall: 21 - Room 18
Chair and Presenter:
Eberhardt Daniela
Discussant:
Steinebach Christoph
Division: Division 3: Psychology and Societal Development
This symposium focuses on psychological processes and practical implementation options for positively shaping social change processes, especially in connection with demographic developments and changing social realities.
Industrialised nations in particular are facing an ageing society, changes in social structures due political upheavals and polarization, rapid technological developments, and uncertainty and psychological stress for different age groups. The symposium focuses on different social groups and the psychological challenges they face, which require specific attention from a socially responsible society due to their specific life phase/situation. This requires in-depth psychological analyses and scientifically based transdisciplinary approaches for practical application that generate acceptance and are systematically reviewed and interpreted. The practical benefits are manifold, ranging from the classification of patterns of perception and action to the improvement of individual and collective development prospects and the promotion of social sustainability and social responsibility in the world of work and society.
The symposium uses an evidence-based perspective to address social and psychological challenges in a changing world. The contributions focus at least on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. The discussion highlights how interconnected these problem areas are and how scientifically sound psychology can contribute to solving fundamental social issues across the lifespan and in various areas of life.
