The European Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ECP2018)

Conference Theme – "Surviving and Thriving in Times of Change" "The only thing that is constant is change." This is attributed to Heraclitus, 500 years before Christ, but he was not the last person to say this. More recently, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi used the same words to remind us of a basic aspect of the human condition – we need to accept and adapt to change, and cope with the stress that it brings, in order to survive and thrive. Change is not new, but change today is unique in its pace, its extent and its impact. The pace of change in its various forms – technological change, social change, climate change – has been incredible; its extent has been global. The impact of change on humans has been extremely powerful. Our daily lives have changed dramatically and irreversibly. One of the challenges of psychology and the behavioral sciences has been to help humans adapt to their environments, to help us be resilient in the face of challenges and failures, to help us maintain our mental health, to help us overcome the various difficulties that life brings us. All areas in the study of psychology and the behavioral sciences aim to teach us to be psychologically literate, to provide us with the knowledge and skills to survive and thrive, and to help others survive and thrive. The European Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences 2018 (ECP2018) welcomes your proposals in all areas of psychology and the behavioral sciences, from traditional developmental, clinical, social, educational and other areas to contemporary approaches such as the recently popular mindfulness approach, which address this timeless but very timely and relevant theme. ECP2018 will be held alongside The European Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy 2018 (ECERP2018). Registration for either conference will allow delegates to attend sessions in the other. In conjunction with our Global Partners, including the University of Sussex and Birkbeck, University of London, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2018. – The ECP2018 Organising Committee Professor Dexter Da Silva, Keisen University, Japan Professor Frank S. Ravitch, Michigan State University College of Law, USA Professor Anne Boddington, Kensington University, UK Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan ---------- ***Key Information Venue & Location: The Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront, Brighton, UK Dates: Tuesday, July 03, 2018 to Wednesday, July 04, 2018 Conference Theme: "Surviving and Thriving in Times of Change" Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2018* Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 15, 2018* Final Abstract Submission Deadline: April 16, 2018 Registration Deadline for Presenters: May 16, 2018 *Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options. ---------- ***Call for Papers The conference theme for ECP is "Surviving and Thriving in Times of Change", and the organisers encourage submissions that approach this theme from a variety of perspectives. However, the submission of other topics for consideration is welcome and we also encourage sessions across a variety of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives. Submissions are organised into the following thematic streams. Abstracts can be submitted through the conference website – ecp.iafor.org/call-for-papers/ – General Psychology – Psychology and Education – Mental Health – Neuroscience – Linguistics, Language & Psychology/Behavioural Science – Industrial Organisation and Organisation Theory – Community Development – Qualitative/Quantitative Research in any other area of Psychology Submit your abstract: ecp.iafor.org/call-for-papers/ Already had your abstract accepted? Register now: ecp.iafor.org/registration/ To find out about registration packages, presentation options, conference events and more, please visit the conference website: ecp.iafor.org ------------- ***IAFOR's Grants and Scholarships For information about IAFOR's new grants and scholarships for PhD students and early career academics, please visit: ecp.iafor.org/grants-and-scholarships/ ------------- ***IAFOR Publishing Opportunities **Peer-Reviewed Journal: IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences The IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences (ijpbs.iafor.org) is an editorially independent journal associated with IAFOR's conferences on education. The editor of the journal will select the strongest papers from associated Conference Proceedings and open call for consideration. This Open Access journal, which conforms to the highest academic standards, reflects the interdisciplinary and international nature of our conferences. **Conference Proceedings After having your abstract accepted and presenting your research at the conference, you are encouraged to submit a full paper for inclusion in the official Conference Proceedings. Our Conference Proceedings are Open Access research repositories that act as permanent records of the research generated by IAFOR conferences. Further details are available here: ecp.iafor.org/final-paper-submission **THINK THINK (think.iafor.org), The Academic Platform, is IAFOR's online magazine, publishing the latest in interdisciplinary research and ideas from some of the world's foremost academics, many of whom have presented at IAFOR conferences. Content is varied in both subject and form, with everything from full research papers to shorter opinion pieces, interviews and media-themed articles. ------------- ***Join IAFOR at ECP2018 to: – Present to a global audience – Have your work published in the Conference Proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, Open Access journals – Hear about the latest interdisciplinary research in psychology and the behavioral sciences – Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event – Take part in interactive audience sessions – Network with international colleagues *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer additional discounts in appreciation of your support. Please contact us at ecp@iafor.org for details. ------------- ***About IAFOR The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is a research organisation, conference organiser and publisher dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness and promoting international exchange, principally through educational exchange and academic research. To learn more about IAFOR, please visit iafor.org