Macropsychology : a population science for sustainable development goals / Malcolm MacLachlan, Joanne McVeigh, editors.
MacLachlan, Malcolm.; McVeigh, Joanne.
2021
HD75.7 .M33 2020
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Title Macropsychology : a population science for sustainable development goals / Malcolm MacLachlan, Joanne McVeigh, editors.
ISBN 9783030501761 (electronic bk.)
3030501760 (electronic bk.)
9783030501754 (print)
3030501752 (print)
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50176-1
Published Cham : Springer, 2021.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxi, 330 pages) : illustrations
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-50176-1 doi
Call Number HD75.7 .M33 2020
Dewey Decimal Classification 338.9
Summary "This volume argues for the development of a macro perspective within psychology that more effectively incorporates social structures, systems, policies, and institutions. The book emphasizes how social structures and systems can ultimately promote, or erode, psychological wellbeing. Macropsychology is concerned with "understanding up," or how we can influence the settings and conditions of the society in which we live. Psychology has traditionally been more interested in "understanding down," that is, with the behaviour of individuals and groups; in inter-psychic and intra-psychic and in neurological and biological processes. This volume argues that psychology can more effectively contribute at the macro or societa level, by addressing grand challenges and global goals, using big data, and intervening at the population level. Bringing together social, organizational, cultural, and health psychology research, the book demonstrates a broad range of areas benefitting from a macropsychology perspective, particularly areas integral to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Contributors address the value of macropsychological perspectives in addressing sub-topics such as: Mental health Personality traits and social structure Disability rights Food systems Humanitarian work psychology Macropsychology: A Population Science for Sustainable Development Goals aims to recognise and give impetus to a neglected perspective within psychology, and to inspire a paradigm-widening within the field of psychology, facilitating greater involvement with social justice and human rights."--Publisher's description
This volume argues for the development of a macro perspective within psychology that more effectively incorporates social structures, systems, policies, and institutions. The book emphasizes how social structures and systems can ultimately promote, or erode, psychological wellbeing.
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Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
About the Editors
Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Macropsychology: Definition, Scope, and Conceptualization
Introduction
Macropsychology as Political Philosophy: A Short History
How to Think About Psychology
The Early Development of Psychology and the Loss of Context
Context and Psychology
The Sustainable Development Goals and Population Science
Systems Thinking
Definition of Macropsychology
Scope of Macropsychology
Conceptualization
Psychology and the Grand Challenges

Linking Individual and Societal Psychology
Chapters in This Volume
Conclusion
References
From Chemical Imbalance to Power Imbalance: A Macropsychology Perspective on Mental Health
Introduction
Planning for Escape
A New Ethos
Minimising Real Problems
Illness and Hospitals
Addressing the Biological
Non-diagnostic Alternatives
Recognising Causes in the Real World
Making Sense of Things
A Manifesto for Mental Health and Well-Being
References
A Macropsychology Perspective on Personality: How Personality Factors Influence Society and Vice Versa

Introduction
Personality and Sustainable Development Goals
The Description of Personality
The Bright Side
The Dark Side
Shapers of Personality
Thatcherism
Conclusion
References
Personality Traits and Social Structure
Introduction
Personality Traits and the Five-Factor Model
Social Factors as Causes of Personality Traits
Social Factors as Consequences of Personality Traits
Macro Perspectives on Personality and Social Structure
Macro-Level Clustering of Personality Traits
Macro-Level Expression of Personality Traits

Personality Change via Intervention and Policy
Conclusion
References
Macropsychology and Public Persuasion
Introduction
The Significance of Public Speeches
Public Speeches and Psychology
Research Aim
Method
Study Materials
Data Analysis
Results
Discussion
Limitations
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Full Findings from Content Analyses of Speeches
References
A Macropsychology Perspective on Culture and Behaviour
Introduction
The Ecocultural Approach
Ecology-Culture Link
Ecology-Biology Link
Ecology-Behaviour Link

Sociopolitical Context-Behaviour Link
Operationalization of the Ecocultural Framework
Empirical Studies
Perceptual-Cognitive Studies
Social Behaviour Studies
Global Psychology
Conclusion
References
The Macropsychology of Disability Rights and Structural Change: Using Bourdieusian Analysis to Understand Stakeholder Power Relations
Integrating Lewin and Bourdieu
Theoretical Alignment
Unlocking Systems
Mapping Social Space
Conclusion
References
Agent-Based Modelling: A Bridge Between Psychology and Macro-social Science
Introduction

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