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Am Psychol November 2021 PMID 35113588

Public psychology: Introduction to the special issue.

Asia A Eaton, Patrick R Grzanka, Michèle M Schlehofer, Linda Silka

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The overall tone is positive, with users emphasizing the importance of the special issue, such as Jeff Greene's comment calling it 'thought-provoking and important,' and noting the need for more educational psychology voices, which indicates active engagement and interest. The minimal critical remarks highlight a general acknowledgment of the article's relevance, but the absence of deeper debate or extensive critique suggests a moderate impact on the broader discourse.

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Most discussions express support or appreciation for the special issue, indicating general agreement with its importance.

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Posts show high interest by highlighting the significance and provoking thought about public psychology's role.

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There is moderate engagement, with some posts sharing specific thoughts, criticisms, or questions about the content.

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The discussions suggest that the publication could influence perspectives or conversations within the field, albeit modestly.

Abstract in brief

  • The special issue of American Psychologist explores the evolving role of public psychology, emphasizing its importance in addressing social, political, and economic challenges, especially amid current crises like the pandemic.
  • Themes covered include focusing on social problems, involving diverse communities in creating psychological knowledge, improving communication and accessibility of psychology, and rethinking what defines the discipline itself.
  • The guest editors highlight that achieving a more impactful public psychology will need significant changes within the field, such as prioritizing community concerns, and they express cautious optimism about psychology’s potential to help solve major social issues in the future.]
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Jeff Greene isn't really here anymore.
@JeffGreeneLearn · X

Thought-provoking & important special issue on what Public Psychology is & should be. I very much appreciate the work- I wish I saw more educational psychology voices in it. EdPsych is certainly a very public psychology, why are we absent? https://t.co/qW1bZtUgEW @APADivision15

Feb 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,646 followers View post →
KIMURA Masato
@massa_kim · X

Public psychology: Introduction to the special issue. https://t.co/aehlc3DG9r

Feb 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 581 followers View post →
UrfaGundem
@urfagundem · X

RT @JeffGreeneLearn: Thought-provoking & important special issue on what Public Psychology is & should be. I very much appreciate the work-…

Feb 11, 2022 · 1 share · 16,657 followers View post →
Gary Holden
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New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Public Psychology: Introduction to the Special Issue | https://t.co/A868TC0uTQ

Mar 5, 2022 · 4,705 followers View post →

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Gary Holden
@Info4Practice · X

New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Public Psychology: Introduction to the Special Issue | https://t.co/A868TC0uTQ

Mar 5, 2022 · 4,705 followers View post →
UrfaGundem
@urfagundem · X

RT @JeffGreeneLearn: Thought-provoking & important special issue on what Public Psychology is & should be. I very much appreciate the work-…

Feb 11, 2022 · 1 share · 16,657 followers View post →
Jeff Greene isn't really here anymore.
@JeffGreeneLearn · X

Thought-provoking & important special issue on what Public Psychology is & should be. I very much appreciate the work- I wish I saw more educational psychology voices in it. EdPsych is certainly a very public psychology, why are we absent? https://t.co/qW1bZtUgEW @APADivision15

Feb 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,646 followers View post →
KIMURA Masato
@massa_kim · X

RT @massa_kim: Public psychology: Introduction to the special issue. https://t.co/aehlc3DG9r

Feb 4, 2022 · 1 share · 581 followers View post →
KIMURA Masato
@massa_kim · X

Public psychology: Introduction to the special issue. https://t.co/aehlc3DG9r

Feb 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 581 followers View post →
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