Applied psychology in International Relations
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2007
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Edições Universitárias Lusófonas
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Em consequência da globalização e dos actuais conflitos mundiais, milhares de pessoas deixaram a sua pátria para viver durante alguns anos noutros
países, frequentemente junto dos seus familiares.
Alguns partem pela sua própria vontade, porque
trabalham para o seu Governo, para as suas empresas
ou para uma organização internacional, porque querem estudar no estrangeiro ou simplesmente
porque procuram um emprego e uma vida melhor.
Outros, normalmente num contexto violento, são
forçados a partir e apenas procuram paz e apoio.
Este artigo apresenta um panorama das contribuições
da Psicologia para as relações internacionais (RI).
Propõe cinco tipos de actores de RI: diplomatas(incluindo pessoal consular e administrativo),
voluntários internacionais (ONG e participantes em
missões de paz), expatriados (incluindo estudantes),
migrantes (documentados e não documentados) e
refugiados. Define as suas tarefas (e/ou necessidades)
e os problemas inerentes, também para a família. Depois, trata as seguintes áreas de pesquisa que podem ajudar os actores a realizar as suas tarefas e resolver os seus problemas: análise de acontecimentos
políticos, análise de conflitos; resolução e prevenção; negociação e mediação; tomada de decisão, análise da linguagem, análise de factores
culturais,operações de peacekeeping & desenvolvimento
da paz pós-conflito, saúde mental, e know-
-how e gestão organizacional. É feita uma breve
consideração sobre cada área, enfatizando assuntos
práticos.
As a consequence of globalization and current world conflicts, thousands of people leave their homeland, to live some years in other countries, often together with their families. Some leave on their own decision, because they work for their Government, for their enterprise or for an international organization, because they want to study abroad or simply because they are looking for a job and a better life. Other persons are forced to leave, usually in a violent context, and they just look for peace and relief. This paper presents a panorama of the contributions of Psychology to the international relations (IR). It proposes five types of actors of IR: diplomats (including consular and administration personnel), international volunteers (NGOs and participants in peace missions), expatriates (including students), migrants (documented and undocumented) and refugees. It defines their tasks (and/or the needs) and the inherent problems, also for the family. Then, it reviews the following research fields, that can help the actors to accomplish their tasks and to resolve their problems: analysis of political events; conflict analysis, resolution & prevention; negotiation & mediation; decision making, analysis of language, analysis of cultural factors, peacekeeping & post conflict peace building, mental health, and organizational & management know-how. A brief account of each field is made, emphasizing practical issues”.
As a consequence of globalization and current world conflicts, thousands of people leave their homeland, to live some years in other countries, often together with their families. Some leave on their own decision, because they work for their Government, for their enterprise or for an international organization, because they want to study abroad or simply because they are looking for a job and a better life. Other persons are forced to leave, usually in a violent context, and they just look for peace and relief. This paper presents a panorama of the contributions of Psychology to the international relations (IR). It proposes five types of actors of IR: diplomats (including consular and administration personnel), international volunteers (NGOs and participants in peace missions), expatriates (including students), migrants (documented and undocumented) and refugees. It defines their tasks (and/or the needs) and the inherent problems, also for the family. Then, it reviews the following research fields, that can help the actors to accomplish their tasks and to resolve their problems: analysis of political events; conflict analysis, resolution & prevention; negotiation & mediation; decision making, analysis of language, analysis of cultural factors, peacekeeping & post conflict peace building, mental health, and organizational & management know-how. A brief account of each field is made, emphasizing practical issues”.
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Res-Publica : Revista Lusófona de Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais
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CIÊNCIA POLÍTICA, PSICOLOGIA APLICADA, RELAÇÕES INTERNACIONAIS, GLOBALIZAÇÃO, POLITICAL SCIENCE, APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, GLOBALISATION