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Department of Psychology
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The Department of Psychology develops 6 major psychological domains (personality psychology, developmental psychology, work and organizational psychology, social psychology, health psychology, cognitive psychology and methodology of psychological measurement) and this premises its usefulness for various areas of development and functioning of the society and its individuals.
Scientific products and expertise of the researchers at the Department of Psychology (professors, associate professors, assistant professors) are helpful to:
Students and PhD students
For students and PhD students in the field of psychology, as well as for all other specialties that include the study of some of the branches of psychology (such as educational, social, work and organizational, etc.). The development of the Institute for Population and Human Research at BAS is strongly linked to working with young specialists. The Institute provides opportunities for writing doctoral dissertations and thesis works for students specializing in the field. They can use our guidance for their thesis, coursework, and dissertation papers, our developments, publications, and consultations.
Universities
For universities where psychology is studied. We have the capacity to offer both traditional and innovative courses in the field of psychology.
Pupils and parents
Pupils and parents with regard to their career orientation and also with regard to their psychological development and health, adaptation to new conditions, development of communication skills, etc.
Schools
For schools, we offer guidance for school management, teaching staff, and school psychologists. with expert opinions, consultations, and interventions to solve a wide range of issues.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education, Youth and Science as experts and researchers, to study and find solutions for specific issues, as consultants in the process of decision-making (for example, pupils’ behaviour management, aggression management, selection of appropriate textbooks, etc.).
Companies, agencies, enterprises
Companies, agencies, enterprises, administrations by personnel recruitment advising with regard to personality compatibility for team-building purposes, conflict management, enhancement of work motivation and work satisfaction, different skills development trainings, effective decision-making, marketing campaign management, etc.
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy as experts
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy as experts, consultants with concern to existing and new emerging work and social environment issues of public importance.
Psychological practice by provision of research methods
Psychological practice by provision of research methods, research design advising, etc.
Individuals
Individuals who ask for advice to efficiently solve a certain problem or troubles related to psychic health, work, children, family, communication, etc.
The psychological competence that we have is applicable in all areas of human life and work. Psychological competence, which we possess, is applicable in all areas of human life and work. It implies adequate approaches to management, training, work, communication, psychological assistance, etc., which is important both for the comfort of the individual and for the effective functioning of society as a whole.
Department of Demography
The research products of the Department of Demography are addressed to all experts and specialists who are interested in demographic and socioeconomic issues of the population and its specific groups. These products are oriented to and can be used by:
Scientists and researchers
Scientists and researchers in the areas of demography, social and economic sciences, whose studies encompass issues in the domains of fertility, mortality, nuptiality and cohabitation, migrations, population ageing, demographic transition, demographic features and behavioural characteristics of some population risk groups, ethnic identity, social inequalities and poverty, regional demographic studies, demographic aspects of labour force evolution and reproduction, population modelling and projections, historical demography issues, etc.
University lecturers and students
University lecturers and students in all higher education degrees – Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and Postdoctoral.
State government institutions
State government institutions such as the Presidency, the Council of Ministers, the National Council for Cooperation on Ethnic Issues, etc;
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Ministry of Education, Youth and Science, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Culture, and some other ministries;
Embassies of the EU member countries;
National administrations
National administrations such as National Social Security Institute, National Statistical Institute, National Centre of Health Informatics, National Employment Agency, State Agency for Child Protection, Agency for Social Assistance, National Commission for Maritime History, etc.;
Regional/Local government bodies of districts
Regional/Local government bodies of districts, municipalities and town councils;
NGOs
NGOs such as Democratic Union of the Women, Inter Ethnic Initiative for Human Rights Foundation, Foundation for Local Government Reform, etc.;
Business establishments, companies and banks
Business establishments, companies and banks when doing marketing and other research related to demographic processes and characteristics of the Bulgarian population.