Contents
Book of the month
Upcoming international conferences
New eBook releases
New print releases
Spotlights on
Assessments
Latest in our journals
 
Over the last few weeks conversations have turned to the importance of seeing the early signs of failing mental health, and how to help these individuals find treatment. At Hogrefe Publishing, many of our assessments, books, and journals can support this work – particularly in areas such as trauma, anxiety, and suicide.
 
On a more optimistic note, later this month we are supporting the European Conference on Positive Psychology, with the fervent hope that together we can work on "creating a world we want to live in" – the theme of the conference. So while we all deal with the pain, anger, and uncertainty that is once again in our lives, we hope you, like us, can also find some time to reflect on the positive.
 
 
Book of the month
Psychological Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults
Edited by Nancy A. Pachana / Victor Molinari / Larry W. Thompson / Dolores Gallagher-Thompson
 
We’re delighted to present our “Book of the Month” for June 2022.
 
Learn about the key issues when assessing and treating older adults with mental health problems.
 
To learn more about what being a book of the month involves (hint: it includes a discount code!) click on the link below.
 
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Upcoming international conferences
10th European Conference on Positive Psychology, June 30 – July 2
Reykjavik, Iceland
 
17th European Congress of Psychology, July 5-8
Ljubljana, Slovenia
 
International Society of the Rorschach Centenary Congress, July 11-15
Geneva, Switzerland
 
American Psychological Association Annual Convention, August 4-7
Minneapolis, MN, USA
New eBook releases
The Psychology of Meditation: Varieties, Effects, Theories, and Perspectives
By Peter Sedlmeier
 
What is meditation? What do people hope to get from practicing it and what do they really get?
 
This book describes the varieties of meditation in detail and then succinctly summarizes the beneficial effects found in the avalanche of studies available, especially in clinical contexts, and also explores recently emerging topics such as negative effects and the impact of ethics and spirituality.
 
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Affirmative Counseling for Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients
By lore m. dickey, Jae A. Puckett
 
“This book adeptly prepares clinicians for this work in a way that is simultaneously comprehensive and concise”
 
This volume in our Advances in Psychotherapy series provides fundamental and evidence-based information on working with transgender and gender diverse people in mental health settings. The expert authors outline the key qualities of competent practice with trans clients, such as the use of affirming language and providing a safe environment, and strategies for improving inclusivity and evidence-based care.
 
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New print releases
The Motivational Basis of Punishment: Conceptual Replications of the “Intuitive Retributivism” Hypothesis
Edited by Mathias Twardawski / Mario Gollwitzer / Steffi Pohl / Michael Bošnjak
 
Learn more about why victims and observers of unfair treatment punish others.
 
The contributions include a wide range of methodological approaches, such as economic games, information-search tasks, behavioral intentions, and self-reports.
 
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Spotlights on

What is so special about meditation research?
 
 
Hogrefe author Peter Sedlmeier outlines some of the special characteristics and challenges of meditation research.
 
 
 
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The World's Most Influential Psychology Researchers
 
 
A new ranking of top psychology scientists has recently been published on Research.com. We are excited to see that the list includes numerous Hogrefe authors & editors – read more in the link below.
 
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Assessments
Positivity Test (PT)
By Gian Vittorio Caprara / Guido Alessandri / Patrizia Steca
 
A self-report questionnaire for the assessment of positive attitude, the PT explores how people view themselves, their future, their life, and their general trust in others. The PT is a useful tool for businesses, as evidence links positivity to job performance. It can also be used by clinical psychologists as a predictor for mood changes or disorders such as depression.
 
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Latest in our journals
Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors
Editorial: Trends, Progresses, and Handover
 
It is time to say a BIG thank you to our outgoing Editor-in-Chief Harald Kolrep, who has held this position since 2018. The number of submitted papers has continued to increase on his watch, with a record number of high-quality submissions in 2021.
 
At the same time we are delighted to welcome Julia Behrend into this role, who is affiliated with the Department of Cognitive Studies at the Ecole Normale Supérieure, PSL, Research University in Paris, France and is Head of Safety Innovation & Human Cooperation at Air France. We are excited to see what she brings to the table – and that she will be ably supported by Matthew J.W. Thomas, filling the new role of Editor!
 
Read the full editorial below.
 
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International Perspectives in Psychology
Special Section: Psychology and the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Global Perspective
 
This issue sees a range of papers pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, including topics such as healthcare disparities and ethics in marginalized communities, supporting the needs of school communities, and adherence to recommended prevention behaviors and their relationship to demographic characteristics.
 
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Calls for papers
 
Our journals are always looking for high-quality, relevant submissions. Below we have listed current calls for papers for special issues and sections that our journals aim to publish in the coming months. Check out the list below to see if your work might be appropriate.
 
International Perspectives in Psychology
Topical issue: “Building an Equitable Global Psychology: Giving Voice to the Indigenous Psychology in Southeast Asia”
 
Psychological Test Adaptation and Development
Special Collection: Challenges in Translating and Adapting Psychological Measures to Spanish/Portuguese
 
Zeitschrift für Psychologie
Topical issue: Hotspots in Psychology 2023
Topical issue: Innovations in Exploring Sequential Process Data
Topical issue: Psychological Perspectives on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Topical issue: COVID-19 and Coping with Future Crises
Topical issue: Are All Conspiracy Theories Created Equal?
Topical issue: Psychological Perspectives on Science Communication
Topical issue: Real-World Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments