The 23rd National Academic Conference on Psychology was successfully held
On October 30-31, 2021, the 23rd National Academic Conference of Psychology was held virtually, marking a momentous occasion as it warmly celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Psychological Society (CPS). Organized by the CPS and hosted by Inner Mongolia Normal University, the conference, themed 'Looking back at the century-old psychological dream, starting a new journey of the times,' showcased the CPS's enduring commitment to progress under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. Overcoming challenges and obstacles, the CPS has consistently grown and expanded, with generations of psychologists making pioneering efforts and achieving remarkable milestones, placing Chinese psychology at the forefront globally. As we stand at the beginning of a new century, the CPS embraces its mission, striving to embark on a new journey for the development of psychology with Chinese characteristics. The conference brought together psychology professionals from universities, research institutes, and enthusiasts, connecting virtually to celebrate the event, with the online platform receiving more than 300,000 visits.
The opening ceremony took place on the morning of October 30th, featuring esteemed leaders and distinguished guests. Attendees included Professor Li Hong, President of the CPS and President of the conference, South China Normal University; Professor Han Buxin, former President of the CPS, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Zhao Guoxiang, President-elect of the CPS, Henan Normal University; Professor Zhao Guoxiang; Professor Luo Jin, Secretary General of the CPS, Capital Normal University; Professor Alatan Cang, Secretary of the Party Committee of Inner Mongolia Normal University; Professor Gao Yunfeng, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; Professor Zhang Kan, Director of the CPS, Research Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Lin Chongde, Beijing Normal University; Professor Yang Yufang, Research Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Lei Mole, South China Normal University; Professor Le Guo'an, Nankai University; Professor Shen Mowei, Zhejiang University; Professor You Xuchun, Shaanxi Normal University; Professor Bai Xuejun, Tianjin Normal University; Professor Fu Xiaolan, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Zhou Xiaolin, East China Normal University, among others. Professor Uyuntena, executive chairman of the conference and dean of the School of Psychology at Inner Mongolia Normal University, presided over the opening ceremony.
Professor Li Hong, the Conference Chairman, President of the CPS, and Professor at South China Normal University, delivered an impactful speech. Reflecting on the past century, he emphasized the CPS's continuous efforts in strengthening disciplinary construction and achieving notable milestones. Standing at the juncture of a hundred years of historical development, Prof. Li Hong articulated the CPS's commitment to uniting and leading psychologists to elevate scientific research, disciplinary standards, and the social influence of Chinese psychology. This, he asserted, would contribute to the professional strength of psychology in realizing the great goals of the second century of development, supporting the socialist modernization of a strong country, and contributing to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. He also expressed gratitude, on behalf of the CPS, to Inner Mongolia Normal University for hosting the conference.
Professor Alatancang, Secretary of the Party Committee at Inner Mongolia Normal University, extended sincere thanks to all gathered colleagues in the academic community, the CPS, and supportive leaders for their longstanding contributions to the development of psychology at Inner Mongolia Normal University. He provided a brief overview of the school's psychology discipline development and student mental health education service system. Emphasizing the importance of strengthening the people for building a strong country, Professor Alatancang highlighted the significance of the National Academic Conference on Psychology. He commended the CPS and psychologists for their commitment to China's major strategies, focusing on ground-breaking research in China, and navigating the path of psychology development with Chinese characteristics. This commitment, he stressed, casts a solid foundation for the development of psychology and contributes to the modernization of social governance and the establishment of a healthy China. Professor Alatancang concluded by expressing the profound significance of the conference in promoting the university's psychology discipline construction, personnel training, team building, and scientific research, thereby enhancing the overall stature of the institution.
Professor Han Buxin, the former chairman of the CPS, provided a comprehensive overview of the Society's efforts in combating the epidemic. He highlighted that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CPS promptly heeded the call of the CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi, actively addressing the psychological need in fighting the pandemic. Facing challenges head-on, the Society united and led professional committees, collaborating wholeheartedly to combat the epidemic. These collective efforts yielded remarkable social outcomes in psychological crisis intervention, policy counseling, and international cooperation, showcasing the professional acumen and service capabilities of psychology. This reflected Chinese psychology's capacity to serve and contribute to society. The CPS's endeavors have not only enriched the professional wisdom and service capabilities of psychology but also exemplified the mission and responsibility of Chinese psychology to serve the society and the country. As the CPS reflects on a century of achievements and looks towards the future, it remains steadfast in its mission, acknowledging that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and it pledges to continue advancing.
During the opening ceremony, the Editor-in-Chief of the Acta Psychologica Sinica, Professor Li Shu, unveiled the list of winners for outstanding papers and special contribution papers for 2019-2020.
Throughout the conference, distinguished scholars such as Professor Guo Yongyu from Nanjing Normal University, Professor Lin Danhua from Beijing Normal University, Professor Kuai Shuguang from East China Normal University, Professor Yao Dezhong from Sichuan Institute of Brain Science and Brain-Like Intelligence, Professor Feng Tingyong from Southwest University, and Professor Lu Changqin from Peking University delivered presentations on topics like "Psychological research on stratification under the perspective of social governance," "Research on positive development of chinese children and adolescents: a perspective based on Chinese culture," "Computational model of social interaction fields for predicting human face-to-face interaction behavior," "Brain-music interaction: theory, methods, and applications," "Procrastination: theory, methods, and applications," and "Living with uncertainty: adaptation and proactive behavior." These presentations, centered on the primary arena of social and economic development, blend cutting-edge theory with practical applications, aiming to offer psychological insights and strategic support for national development and societal advancement.
A total of 1,957 individuals completed the online registration process and paid the registration fee, while the actual online participation reached an impressive 78,000 attendees. The conference website hosted reports that were viewed 19,484 times, and the overall number of online visits exceeded 300,000. The academic committee received a substantial 2,718 valid abstracts, leading to the exchange of 1,870 academic papers during the conference, carefully reviewed according to the designated proportions. The conference facilitated diverse forms of academic communication, encompassing 2 sessions featuring 6 key reports, 69 sessions hosting 372 thematic reports, 18 sessions dedicated to 190 master's and doctoral student forum reports, 95 sessions with 480 oral reports, and 828 online poster presentations.
This year, a total of 1,021 abstract were submitted, which were categorized in different Professional Committees as follows: 91 abstracts from Educational Psychology, 120 from Developmental Psychology, 18 from Theoretical Psychology and History of Psychology, 70 from General and Experimental Psychology, 27 from Industrial Psychology, 18 from Medical Psychology, 13 from Physiological Psychology, and 85 from Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3 from Legal Psychology, 44 from the School Psychology, 48 from Psychometrics, 76 from Social Psychology, 34 from Clinical and Counseling Psychology, 10 from Military Psychology, 21 from Personality Psychology, 19 from Engineering Psychology, 29 from Psychology of Decision-Making, 9 from Geropsychology, 2 from Ethnic Psychology, 19 from Nursing Psychology, 23 from Linguistic Psychology, 4 from Community Psychology, 42 from Cyberpsychology, 52 from Emotional and Health Psychology, 11 from Psychological Neuroimaging, 8 from Music Psychology, 11 from Eye Movement Psychology, 7 from Qualitative Research in Psychology, 11 from Electroencephalography-related Technologies, 15 from Psychology and Social Governance, 7 from Cultural Psychology, 11 from Economic Psychology, 13 from Positive Psychology, 1 from Rehabilitation Psychology, 24 from School Bullying and Violence Prevention and Control, and 18 from Behavioral and Health Psychology, and 8 from Psychology of Time. Of the submitted abstracts, 469 were accepted (120 for PhD and 349 for MSc), and among these, 176 were submitted as full papers (60 for PhD and 116 for MSc).
The conference also organized 69 high-level symposia. Among them, the Professional Committees on Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Theory and History of Psychology, General and Experimental Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Sports and Exercise Psychology, School Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Psychology of Decision-Making, Nursing psychology, Linguistic Psychology, Community Psychology, Cyberpsychology, Emotional and Health Psychology, Psychological Neuroimaging, Music Psychology, Eye Movement Psychology, Qualitative Psychology, Psychology and Social Governance, Cultural Psychology, Positive Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, and Behavioral and Health Psychology organized respective thematic seminars. The experts shared their latest research progress and achievements with their counterparts and young students from all over the country with high-level and high-quality reports, which were warmly received.
On the afternoon of October 31, the 23rd National Academic Conference of Psychology concluded its scheduled agenda and conducted a closing ceremony at Inner Mongolia Normal University both in-person and online simultaneously. The closing ceremony was led by Professor Luo Jin, Secretary-General of the Conference and Secretary-General of the CPS.
To begin with, Professor Li Hong, President of the conference and the CPS, provided a comprehensive overview of the event. He highlighted that the conference, held entirely through information technology for the first time, witnessed an unprecedented number of participants, featured rich content, and received an enthusiastic response. Reflecting on the past decade without regrets, the conference aimed to fulfill its initial goals and pave the way for the future. Navigated through a century of glory, the CPS now stands at the threshold of the next hundred years. The CPS commits to unite and lead psychologists in constructing a world-class discipline. This involves continuous efforts to strengthen scientific research, discipline construction, talent cultivation, social service, and international academic exchanges. The CPS aims to focus on enhancing the CPS' mass organization, academic leadership, strategic support, cultural dissemination, and international influence. The goal is to guide in a new era the development of psychology in China and contribute to the establishment of a social psychological service system with Chinese characteristics.
Subsequently, as the representative of the organizers for the upcoming National Academic Conference of Psychology, Professor Song Ye, Director of the Department of Education at Henan Normal University, extended a warm invitation to the delegates, welcoming them to participate in the 24th National Academic Conference of Psychology. Professor Uyuntena, Dean of the School of Psychology at Inner Mongolia Normal University and the executive chairman of the conference, presented certificates to the conference volunteers and conveyed her gratitude.
Finally, Professor Zhao Guoxiang, President-elect of the CPS, spoke and emphasized that the successful conclusion of the conference marks the beginning of a new journey for psychologists. This coincides with the great historical era in which the Communist Party of China unites and leads the Chinese people to build a moderately prosperous society in all aspects and move towards the second hundred-year goal. Psychologists should strengthen the discipline's self-consciousness and introspection, making full use of the research results of psychology with Chinese characteristics. This is crucial to promoting the mental health of the people, enhancing national cohesion, and dedicating themselves to the development of the country, the progress of society, and the happiness of the people.
The successful online convening of this conference marks a new era and format for academic exchanges, providing a valuable platform for psychologists worldwide. Reflecting on the 100-year journey of CPS development, the conference showcased the flourishing landscape of Chinese psychology. It further elucidated the historical mission and responsibility of psychological research, contributing to the advancement of psychology in China. The conference also aligns with the objectives outlined in the "Outline of the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for the Development of the National Economy and Society of the People's Republic of China and the Vision 2035" and the "Outline of the Plan for a Healthy China 2030," holding profound significance for the future of psychology in China and the realization of national development goals.
