The National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), the premier organization working in the field of psychology in India, is going to organize its 33rd Annual Conference from 14 to 16 February 2025. This conference is being organized in collaboration with GITAM School of Humanities, Visakhapatnam and the prestigious Psychologs Magazine.
The theme of this year’s conference is –
“Psychology for Sustainable Development: Empowering the Future”
This theme emphasizes how psychology can mentally empower society and individuals so that they can move towards a sustainable, just and collectively prosperous future.
Role of the organizers
Three major institutions are involved in organizing this conference:
- GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management): It was established in 1980 under the guidance of Dr. V.V.S. Murthy. This institution is known for higher education and social upliftment.
- NAOP (National Academy of Psychology): It is a professional organization established in 1987, which includes researchers and scholars working in various fields of psychology.
- Psychologs Magazine: India’s leading mental health magazine which publishes articles and information based on various topics related to mental health.
Sub-Themes: Key areas of discussion in the conference
The sub-themes that will be discussed and deliberated upon in the conference are:
- Behavioral Change for Sustainability: This section will explore how psychological principles and evidence-based interventions can be used to bring about sustainable changes in people’s behavior.
- Creating Resilience: An attempt will be made to understand how individuals and communities can adapt mentally amid environmental changes and crises.
- Using Psychology as a Science: Promoting a deeper understanding of human behavior and mental health through data-based research and behavioral interventions.
- Equity, Justice and Well-being: This section will explain how social justice, equality and individual/collective well-being are essential for a sustainable development.
Key highlights
This conference will be attended not only by people from the field of psychology but also by professionals, academicians and students from related fields. It will be a platform where ideas will be exchanged, communicated and debated. Also, Abstract Submissions are invited in the following sub-disciplines:
- Social Psychology
- Clinical & Health Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Cultural/Indian Psychology
- Organizational Psychology
- Cyber Psychology
- Geropsychology
- Military Psychology
- Psychological Assessment
Registration & Accommodation Facility
The registration for this conference started from October 2023 and it remained open till the end of January 2024. Interested participants could apply online through the registration portal. The organizers have also provided accommodation facility for the participants.
Note: Only registered participants can attend the workshops. Seats will be filled as per the first come, first served policy, in which priority will be given to research students.
Special events at conferences
Several prestigious awards will also be distributed during the conference, prominent among which are:
- Prof. Durganand Sinha Thesis Award
- M. B. Sharan Best Paper Award
Apart from this, the scientific program will include:
- Keynote Speech
- NAOP Presidential Address
- Pre and Post Conference Workshops
- Prof. Durganand Sinha Memorial Lecture
- Thematic Paper and Poster Session
- Symposia
Conclusion
This 33rd conference of NAOP is not only an opportunity to understand the present and future of psychology, but it also shows that psychology is not just an academic subject, but can also be a powerful medium of social change and sustainable development.
Through this conference, efforts are being made to bring about positive change from a psychological perspective not only in India but also globally on serious issues like mental health, social justice and environmental sustainability.
For more information and updates, visit the official website of the conference:
