Topics

II. Political Psychology Symposium has a wide range of topics as it aims to bring together different disciplines.

Category 1: Democracy Theory and Citizenship

  • Theories of Citizenship
  • Discussions of Political Regimes
  • Psychology of Obeidence in Democracies
  • Dilemma of Conformism and Effective Citizenship

Category 2: Psychology of Democracy

  • The Psychology of Active Civic Consciousness
  • The Effects of Democracy on Individual Psychology
  • Psychology of Voting Behaviour
  • Genetics and Neuroscience

Category 3: Democratic Culture and Citizenship

  • Evolution of Political Attitudes and Behaviors in the Process of Democratization
  • Intergenerational Transmission of Citizenship Consciousness
  • Multiculturalism and Citizenship
  • Populism and Polarization

Category 4: Democracy and Communication

  • Media Use and Civic Consciousness
  • The Role of Emotions in Political Decision Making
  • Digital Democracy and Political Participation
  • Public Diplomacy and Citizenship

Category 5: Security and Democracy

  • Ontological Security and Citizenship
  • Psychology of Terrorism
  • Information and Security
  • Military-Civilian Relations in Democracies

Category 6: Democracy, Law and Economy

  • Democracy and Economic Development
  • Law and Effective Citizenship
  • Judicial System
  • Democracy and Justice

Category 7: Political Ideologies and Citizenship

  • Ideology and Prejudice
  • Democracy and New Conservatism
  • Psycyhology of Nationalism
  • Political Extremism

Note: Paper topics must be compatible with the categories. However, papers written on a topic that is compatible with the categories but not included in the subheadings will also be accepted.