International Conference on Applied Psychology – ICAP 2016

ICAP Sri Lanka aims to disseminate knowledge through professionals across the globe by inspiring creativity, innovation and boldness in research which will benefit all of mankind through the enhancement of quality in every aspect of life.

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The International Conference on Applied Psychology ( ICAP) 2016 will be held at BMICH Colombo, from the 26th – 28th of August 2016. The theme of this year’s conference, “Researching and Practising Psychology: To Enhance Quality of Human Experience in Diverse and Challenging Settings” aims to advance the field of psychology by stretching the existing research paradigm to encourage the application and practice of psychology in different stages, situations and events in life that cover our behaviours, attitudes and responses to others at home, work and in society. Prof. Ho Samuel M. Y., Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the City University of Hong Kong, will be the keynote speaker for ICAP 2016. This conference will focus on international and regional issues, adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms to natural and man- made disasters, causes and triggers of ethnic clashes and extremism, issues in family relationships and marriage, substance abuse and related anti-social behaviours, crimes and violence against vulnerable groups, issues with productivity and motivation among employees, life and job satisfaction and new trends in educational and sports psychology.

The past two conferences, ICAP 2014 and ICAP 2015, presented a global research platform for aca- demics & researchers in the field of psychology to share their knowledge, discuss global issues related to psychology and present their latest research findings. The conference which also enabled the participation of amateur researchers and students was indeed a successful endeavor as it addressed one of the region’s timely needs in terms of establishing a forum for psychologists to come together, build partnerships and network to create a strong community of psychology professionals to overcome the various issues in the region.

ICAP’s vision is to create knowledge through research for the benefit of the individuals and to make a change in modern society. We are aiming to make Sri Lanka a destination for students all across Asia to excel in the subject of psychology. Through this conference we plan to encourage the greater study of psychology by students, the production of high quality research in psychology and ensure culturally adapted applications of psychology in our society for the benefit of all Sri Lankans.

ICAP provides a platform for renowned researchers to share the results of their hard work with colleagues, as well as an opportunity to inspire the next generation of researchers and academics with their skills and wisdom. This is an ideal event for amateur researchers, junior academics and students to witness and experience a global research forum, to share their research ideas and most importantly to meet, get to know and build ties with the prominent professionals in the field of psychology. The ICAP secretariat is currently calling for papers and it invites all individuals who are interested to send their abstracts by the 20th June 2016.

Visit us on www.icapsrilanka.com for registration details and more information about the conference.