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The University of Social Sciences and Humanities welcomed psychologists from 35 countries around the world to the first-ever Regional Psychology Conference on “Human Happiness and Sustainable Development” held in Vietnam. Pictured is Professor Janel Gauthier, President of the International Association of Applied Psychology.
The reception area for international guests is located in the lobby of building E, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
The official sessions at the Conference will take place from November 29th to December 1st, 2017.
The co-organizers of the workshop with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi are: the Institute of Psychology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences; IAAP - International Association for Applied Psychology; ITC - International Commission on Examinations; IACCP - International Association for Intercultural Psychology; CPS - Chinese Psychological Society; and APS - Australian Psychological Society.
The Scientific Council comprises 21 members who are reputable scientists from 11 countries (Vietnam, Canada, India, China, Australia, Romania, Netherlands, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan); including international scientists such as: Prof. Dr. Janel Gauthier (Canada), Prof. Lyn Littlefield (Australia), Prof. Dragos Iliesco (Romania), Prof. Kan Zhang (China), Prof. Janak Pandey (India), Prof. Hamdi Muluk (Indonesia), Prof. Najib Ahmad Marzuki (Malaysia), Prof. Akira Tsuda (Japan)...
Several scholars from Vietnam participated in the Scientific Council of the Conference, including: Assoc. Prof. Dr. La Thi Thu Thuy, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Hao (Deputy Director of the Institute of Psychology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Mai Huong (Institute of Psychology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Thi Khanh Ha, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Thu, Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Minh Duc (Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Tu Anh (Hue University of Education), Dr. Nguyen Thi Tram Anh (Da Nang University of Education), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Le Thu (Hanoi University of Education), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Xuan Mai (University of Labour and Social Affairs, Ho Chi Minh City).
The scientific reports at the conference were presented in various formats: 13 keynote speeches in the plenary session, 13 symposiums, 24 subcommittees, and 97 posters presenting diverse topics revolving around questions related to human well-being, health, and sustainable development in different contexts, fields, and environments, within the ever-changing diversity of cultures and societies.
In total, excluding the Keynote papers, 454 reports from individuals and research groups from 35 countries and territories will be presented at the Conference, with papers from Vietnamese scientists accounting for approximately 50%. Vietnamese scientists come from 90 public and private institutions.
170 full papers were peer-reviewed by two independent international and Vietnamese scientists, of which 150 were published in the conference proceedings with ISBN numbers. The proceedings were published in 3 volumes, organized by specialized topics, with a total of approximately 1600 printed pages.
There will be 5 roundtable conferences. The discussion focused on plans and trends for regional and international cooperation to promote the development of psychology in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with topics including: Developing psychology as a professional occupation in Southeast Asia; Developing regional research cooperation in Southeast Asia; Developing psychological measurement scales for Southeast Asia; Teaching psychology in Southeast Asia; and Learning psychology in Southeast Asia.
Before the opening ceremony, distinguished guests enjoyed spectacular performances showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam.
Prior to the conference, five intensive training courses aimed at capacity building took place on November 28th at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, covering topics currently being discussed in the scientific community and society: Treatment for victims of school bullying; Application of the Common Declaration for the Development of Ethical Principles; Development of the capacity and influence of the Psychological Association in promoting psychological science; and Methods for publishing papers.
Professor Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) delivered a welcoming speech to the international scientists: After 30 years of reform, Vietnam, having emerged from war, has developed into a middle-income country and achieved great success in economic development. However, many social problems remain. Without addressing these human issues, other values become meaningless. Since 1995, as a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Vietnam has committed and strived to build the ASEAN community, a community for the people, and to work towards a “caring society.” I hope and believe that cooperation between the Vietnamese psychology community and the region and the world will be strengthened and enhanced to build a more stable and prosperous world.
Professor Janel Gauthier (President of the International Association of Applied Psychology) stated at the conference: "When we discussed the next location for the regional psychology conference, we chose Southeast Asia, and ultimately Vietnam. This decision was unanimously agreed upon by all members of the Association's executive board. Over the past few months, we have seen the hard work and dedication of the participating organizations in preparing for the conference. The figures presented by Professor Pham Quang Minh speak for themselves. Not only is the number of participating scientists impressive, but so is the number of countries represented (35 countries). I have never seen a conference with the goal of capacity building that has so many delegates from so many countries. I highly appreciate the efforts of the Organizing Committee under the leadership of Professor Pham Quang Minh. I remember when we first met in February earlier this year, we hoped to make this dream a reality." I have witnessed collaboration and mutual trust between the International Association for Applied Psychology and its Vietnamese colleagues.
Vice Rector of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Hong Son, delivered a welcoming speech at the conference.
Professor Pham Tat Dong - former Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, former Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Science and Education, and Vice President and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion of Learning.
We express our gratitude for the contributions of Professor, Academician, and People's Teacher Pham Minh Hac - former Minister of Education of Vietnam, First Deputy Head of the Central Committee for Science and Education, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences, and President of the Vietnam Association of Educational Psychology.
Scientist John Berry presented the keynote report at the conference on the topic: How will we live together?
The seminar attracted significant attention from Vietnamese and international media.
Professor and Rector Pham Quang Minh and international guests at the conference.
The objective of the Conference, as stated by the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on behalf of the co-organizing units, is to strengthen the connection between research, training, and professional practice in psychology in Southeast Asia in particular, in Asia in general, and in many other regions of the world. This is an opportunity for Southeast Asian and international psychologists to exchange academic knowledge, share experiences, and contribute to the development of psychology in the region and internationally, in accordance with the culture, economy, society, and history of each nation, aiming to make people happier and society more sustainable.
The workshop also helped to enhance the role and increase the contribution of Psychology in social life; improve the capacity of Vietnamese psychologists in particular, and Southeast Asian psychologists in general, through training courses on modern psychological research/practice techniques, methods, and theories, relevant to practical requirements.
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Author:Thanh Ha, Thanh Long
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