The 23rd International Scientific Conference "Applied Psychology and Social Practice", organised by the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Social, Economic and Computer Sciences at Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar", will be held in the period 21-23 June 2024. The event will be officially opened on 21 June (Friday) at 10:00 am in Hall 2 of the University's Educational and Sports Complex.
The plenary report will be delivered by Prof. Lyudmil Georgiev, D.Sc. - leading Bulgarian psychologist and lecturer at Varna Free University. His research interests are in the field of existential psychology, ethnopsychology and psychology of religions. He is the creator of the Bulgarian school of critical psychology.

The conference traditionally gathers leading scientists and researchers from prestigious universities and scientific institutes in Bulgaria and abroad. Among the participants are students, doctoral students, teachers and scientists from PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", SU "St Kliment Ohridski", VTU "St Cyril and St Methodius", MU "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov" Varna, Institute for Population and Human Research at BAS and VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar". International participation is represented by researchers from Poland and Israel who will enrich the discussions with new perspectives and ideas.

Within the framework of the conference, nearly 50 papers covering a variety of topics and approaches in applied psychology and social practice will be presented.

Young scientists will have the opportunity to present their scientific developments and receive valuable guidance from established specialists in the field. Among the participants will be students studying psychology, law, preschool pedagogy and Bulgarian philology. They will have the opportunity to discuss their ideas and projects with leading academics and practitioners, which will enrich their academic experience and provide them with new opportunities for development.

The conference will also provide a platform for the participation of practitioners who will share their experience and views on current issues and challenges in the field of applied psychology and social practice. The exchange of knowledge and experience will contribute to the development of effective solutions and approaches in the professional practice.
SCHEDULE:
Summer scientific session of the Faculty of Social, Economic and Computer Sciences`2024
 
23rd International Scientific Conference
"Applied Psychology and Social Practice"


Organising Committee
Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Krasimir Ivanov, PhD
Organizing Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Joanna Nedyalkova, PhD
Members:
Prof. Rumen Stamatov, D.Sc.
Assoc. Prof. Boycho Boychev, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Ivaylo Lazarov , PhD
Assoc. Prof. Maria Petrova, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Vanya Hristova, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Miglena Krasteva - Ivanova, PhD
Asst. Prof.  Christian Ivanov
 
Scientific committee
Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Krasimir Ivanov, PhD
Scientific secretary: Assoc. Prof. Maria Petrova, PhD
 
Members:
Prof. Galya Gercheva, D.Sc.
Assoc. Prof. Mihail Berebin, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Anna Shtrahova, PhD
Prof. Lyudmil Georgiev, D.Sc.
Assoc. Prof. Pavlina Petkova, PhD
Prof. Rinaldo Shishkov, D.Sc.
Prof. Sevzhihan Eyubova, PhD

SECTIONS
 
First section
"Theoretical and Applied Psychology"
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Krasimir Ivanov, PhD
 
Second section
"Young Researcher "
PhD-student section
Moderator: Prof. Vanya Hristova, PhD
 
21 JUNE 2024
 
9.00 - 10.00
Registration of participants in the 23rd International Scientific Conference "Applied Psychology and Social Practice" from the Summer Scientific Session of the Faculty of Social, Economic and Computer Sciences
Venue: Educational and sports complex 2
 
10.00 - 11.30
Opening and Plenary Session of the 23rd International Scientific Conference "Applied Psychology and Social Practice"
Plenary report:
Prof. Lyudmil Georgiev, D.Sc.  - "The teachings of Petar Danov or the art of healthy living"
Venue: Educational and sports complex 2
 
11.30 - 12.00
Discussion
 
12.00 – 13.00
Lunch break
 
13.00 – 15.00 Sessions by sections
15.00 – 15.30 Coffee break
15.30 – 19.00 Sessions by sections
 
21 JUNE 2024
 
First Section "Theoretical and Applied Psychology"
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Krasimir Ivanov, PhD
Venue: Educational and sports complex 2
 
13.00 – 13.15
Krasimir Ivanov – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Trainings for personal development and self-knowledge - from the classics to the modern day
 
13.15 – 13.30
Sezgin Bekir – Institute for Population and Human Research, BAS
Relationships between life scenario type and impulsivity in adolescent students
 
13.30 – 13.45
Zornitsa Totkova – Institute for Population and Human Research, BAS
Transport psychology in Bulgaria - application and perspectives
 
13,45 – 14,00
Dilyana Angelova – PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Succesful people - Friendship and positive relationships as a predictor of well-being
 
14.00 – 14.15
Maiyana Mitevska, Denis Nikiforov - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Successful people - positive psychology and success research methods
 
14.15 – 14.30
Elitsa Dudulaki - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Humans or Robots - Leaders?
 
14.30 – 14.45
Ilinida Markova - MU "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov", Varna
Compassion - the misunderstood moral involvement in the world
 
15.00 – 15.30 Coffee break
 
15.30 – 15.45
Boycho Boychev – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Perusal of justice in two Gospel parables
 
15.45 – 16.00
Vanya Hristova - VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Psychological aspects of the father's role on the child's mental development
 
16.00 – 16.15
Ivaylo Lazarov - VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
On the origins and possible aspirations of a Zen psychology
 
16.15 – 16.30
Joanna Nedyalkova – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Communication skills as a learning factor
 
16.30 – 16.45
Ekaterina Dimitrova, Yolanda Zografova - Institute for Population and Human Research, BAS
Social identity, justice and emotions in the socio-psychological analysis of protest - presentation
 
16.45 – 17.00
Polimira Miteva, Boryan Andreev - Institute for Population and Human Research, BAS
The role of social media in collective protest action
 
17.00 – 17.15
Andrzej Kokiel – WSB Merito University in Poznań
Attention and Perception in Advertising as Key Aspects of Effective Bank Advertising
 
17.15 – 17.30
Andrzej Kokiel – WSB Merito University in Poznań
Modern trends in the psychology of bank advertising
 
17.30 – 17.45
Andrzej Kokiel – WSB Merito University in Poznań
Neuromarketing in Advertising (New Challenges of Advertising Psychology)
 
17.45 – 18.00
Andrzej Kokiel – WSB Merito University in Poznań
The Impact of Negative Emotions in Bank Advertising on Consumer Decisions
 
18.00 – 18.15
Petya Todorova – Master of Psychology, Complex Oncology Centre -Burgas
Pain, language, counselling: a strange garland or noose
 
18.15 – 18.30
Zlatina Popsulis – Master of Psychology
The loss of a significant object in adulthood as a prerequisite for personal growth and increasing resilience
 
18.30 – 18.45
Plamen Tsolchovski – Master of Psychology
The influence of character accentuations on the professional development of the employee's personality from the security structures
 
18.45 – 19.30
Discussion
 
22 JUNE 2024
 
General section for students and PhD students
"Young Researcher"
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Vanya Hristova, PhD
Place: Educational and sports complex 2
 
09.30 – 09.40
Petya Petkova - Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov", Varna
Identification of the personal and environmental factors determining the gambling behaviour of risk-functioning individuals
 
09.40 – 09.50
Borislava Dimitrova - Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov", Varna
Specifics of generalised expectancy locus of control in developing effective depression prevention strategies and interventions
 
09.50 – 10.00
Irina Zinovieva, Elitsa Gil - SU "St Kliment Ohridski", Sofia
Life satisfaction in individuals with a non-heterosexual orientation
 
10.00 – 10.10
Stefka Dimitrova – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Ways of applying mediation in different countries
 
10.10 – 10.20
Ana Halil – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
A four-level model of mass media influence
 
10.20 – 10.30
Dilyan Totev - VTU "St Cyril and St Methodius", Veliko Tarnovo
Emotional regulation in preschool children between 4 and 6
 
10.30 – 10.40
Nikolay Dimchev - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Attachment and its relationship with aggression in adolescence
 
10.40 - 10.50
Filipa Velkova - SU "St Kliment Ohridski", Sofia
Changing the insecure attachment style within romantic relationships—perspectives and limitations
 
10.50 - 11.00
Milen Rusev, Irina Zinovieva - SU "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia
Role of personality characteristics on TikTok use and well-being
 
11.00-11.30 – coffee break
 
11.30 – 11.40
Petya Sabeva – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Support for the well-being and mental health of students and teachers
 
11.40 – 11.50
Svetlana Nedeva - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Methods for assessing attachment style within a developmental framework
 
11.50– 12.00
Lyudmila-Maria Zaikova - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Socio-emotional selectivity as a predictor of personality differences in the life course of mature and old people
 
12.00 – 12.10
Ofer Laksman - VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
What is the Social Impact and Implications on the Bariatric Surgeon's Success?
 
12.10 – 12.20 p.m.
Krasimira Bakardzhieva - SU "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia, Organization: Aspect - Management and intercultural relations, Plovdiv
Specifics of organizational culture in the non-governmental sector
 
12.20 – 12.30
Maria Petrova - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Anxiety level and family relationships in fourth graders
 
12.30 – 12.40
Dobrin Dobrev - SU "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia
Digital transformation and innovative employee behavior
 
12.40 – 12.50
Svetoslav Atmadzhov - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
The neuropsychoanalytic framework as a new way of looking at social phobia
 
12.50 – 13.00
Nikolina Alexieva, Daniel Petrov - SU "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia
"Psychotherapy with dignity" for cancer patients
 
13:00–14:00. – Lunch break
 
14.00 – 14.10
Bekrije Maxhuni - SU "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia
Personality trait as reflection of Innovative Work Behaviors (IWB) at People
 
14.10 – 14.20
Katerina Atias, Vitali Atias - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Application of conversational artificial intelligence in mental health care
 
14.20 – 14.30
Katerina Atias, Bilyana Ginina - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Gratitude and relationships – influence of marital status and place of residence
 
14.30 – 14.40
Maria Dimitrova - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Models of prosocial behavior in social and organizational psychology
 
14.40 – 14.50
Citrin Ofira – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Is a Same-Sex Intimate Relationship Similar to a Heterosexual Intimate Relationship

14.50 – 15.00
Ofer Schneid - VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar" , Varna
Understanding third age loneliness
 
15.00 – 15.10
Stilian Mihailov, Lilia Gancheva – PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
The impact of artificial intelligence and robots on children's development
 
15.10 – 15.20
Ivanka Georgieva - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Research of emotional intelligence in children of preschool age (5-6 years)
 
15.20 – 15.30
Preslava Ganeva – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
On Jean-Paul Sartre's Contributions to Existential Philosophy and Psychology
 
15.30 – 15.40
Teodora Medneva, Dorothea Dimova - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Social assistance robots in higher education: student perceptions and expectations
 
15.40 – 15.50
Edit Petrovne – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Franz Brentano's Descriptive Psychology: Innovations in Ideas and Method
 
15.50 – 16.00
Boyana Boyanova, Alex Dimitrov – PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
Artificial intelligence - impact on humans and possible application in clinical psychology - development and legal aspects
 
16.00 – 16.10
Nadezhda Velikova, Stela Garkova, Stoyan Petrov - PU "Paisiy Hilendarski", Plovdiv
An integrated approach to solving an interdisciplinary case study
 
16.10 – 16.20
Ekaterina Zhelyazkova – VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar", Varna
Impressive speech - essence and visual manifestations