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Psychology in the public service
1Psychology Department, Stanford University, Building 420, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. zim@stanford.edu
The American Psychologist
|July 4, 2002
Summary
Philip Zimbardo, as president of the American Psychological Association (APA), details his vision for enhancing psychology. His goals include boosting public perception, improving media relations, and fostering unity among diverse psychological specialties.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Professional Psychology Leadership
Background:
- Philip G. Zimbardo assumed the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2001.
- This article reflects his mid-term vision and strategic priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the key challenges and opportunities facing the APA under his leadership.
- To present a working blueprint for his remaining tenure as president.
- To foster advancements within the field of psychology and its public engagement.
Main Methods:
- The abstract outlines a strategic vision rather than empirical methods.
- Key initiatives include enhancing professional pride and public perception.
- Focus on improving media relations and disseminating psychological research findings.
Main Results:
- The abstract details a proactive agenda for the APA presidency.
- Specific goals include creating a standard high school psychology textbook.
- Aims to compile research demonstrating psychology's positive societal impact.
Conclusions:
- The outlined vision seeks to elevate the status and unity of the psychological profession.
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary respect and a unified purpose among psychologists.
- Aims to strengthen the connection between psychological science and public well-being.