The School of Liberal Arts, Bennett University, is conducting an International Conference on “Psychology Of Local Traditions: Exploring the Confluence of Culture, Context, and Community Well-Being” on 3rd and 4th April 2025. This prestigious event aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in discussions surrounding the complex connections between psychology, local traditions, and community well-being across diverse cultural landscapes.
About the Conference
The field of psychology has historically been shaped by Euro-American frameworks, often overlooking the cultural subtleties that define human behaviour across diverse societies. This conference seeks to challenge that narrative by placing native knowledge systems and local traditions at the forefront of psychological discourse. By critically examining how cultural traditions impact mental health, identity, and social resilience, the event aims to foster a more inclusive and contextually relevant understanding of psychology.
With an emphasis on integrating cultural perspectives into psychological research and practice, the conference aspires to provide a platform for scholars and practitioners to discuss innovative ways to incorporate domestic traditions into mental health interventions. Additionally, it aims to empower community voices in shaping the discourse around mental well-being, identity formation, and societal cohesion.
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Theme and Objectives
The conference will weigh and ponder upon several thematic areas:
- Rituals and Psychological Resilience: Exploring the role of recognized traditions in the promotion of individual and collective well-being.
- Local Healing Practices: Understanding culturally embedded interventions in regard to mental health and their contemporary applicability.
- Cultural Narratives: Examining the ways myths, folklore, and storytelling influence identity and psychological development.
- Youth and Mental Health: Examining the effects of local traditions on the well-being and emotional development of adolescents.
- Gender and Tradition: Analysis of the interactions between customs, gender roles, and psychological implications across the various cultures.
- Educational Psychology: Addressing ways schools and educators can localize mental health interventions.
- Sustainability and Psychology: Evaluating the ecological and psychological aspects of stewardship in traditional practices.
- Historical Perspectives on Psychology: Retrospecting psychological views through traditional and historical perspectives.
With this interdisciplinary agenda, the conference will promote cooperation across sectors in a meaningful dialogue on how cultural traditions foster individual psychological resilience and social well-being.
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Conference Highlights
The conference will comprise a multitude of sessions in the following ways:
- Keynote Addresses: Distinguished speakers showcasing the latest research and perspectives on psychology and cultural traditions.
- Special Lectures: special lectures by experts on certain aspects of local traditions, mental health, and community resilience.
- Scientific Sessions: Various themed panels for researchers to present original study and project findings.
- Poster Presentations: Contributions from school students, educators, and counsellors that put forth unique strategies regarding mental health and cultural traditions.
Creating a forum for knowledge exchange, initiatives for collaboration, and novel insights into the interdependence between psychology and culture will be the conference’s main objective.
Call for Participation
Invitations are being extended to academicians, researchers, psychologists, school counsellors, students, and policymakers to attend and participate in this conference. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration toward a culturally sensitive understanding of psychology that values and integrates local traditions. Participants may meet and converse with thought leaders, share the work they do, and help discuss and explore the application of culturally relevant psychology in real-world contexts.
Accommodation and Venue
The conference will be held at Bennett University, located in Greater Noida, India. A limited number of on-campus accommodations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for registered participants. Attendees are encouraged to make early arrangements to secure their stay.
Contact Information
For inquiries and registration, interested participants can contact Dr. Shalini Mittal at shalini.mittal@bennett.edu.in.
With its commitment to redefining psychology through cultural and contextual lenses, Bennett University invites scholars and professionals to contribute to this vital discourse on local traditions and psychological well-being. This conference promises to be a groundbreaking event, offering fresh perspectives on how psychology can integrate cultural wisdom to create more holistic and effective mental health solutions.
