The Impact of Conflict and Its Management on Societal Development.
“The Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) research bulletin presents an overview of recent research published by the faculty and research scholars at JIBS organised under different themes.”
Associate Professor
Publication
Education as a Means of Developing Social Competence in Primary School Students in Wartime
Emotional education is key for primary school children, as it promotes their emotional development and successful socialization. Specialized mobile software, which are integrated into psychological and pedagogical support programmes for primary school students, can help in the development of children’s emotional intelligence (EI). The aim of the research is to analyse the effectiveness of using two mobile applications (Emotional and Bouncy the People Trainer). They are designed to stimulate the EI growth among children aged 6-9. The research methods included psychological methods from the EQ.app kids computer software, emotional education programmes developed on the basis of socio-emotional learning (SEL) methods, mathematical statistics methods (correlation analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient, Student’s t-test). Analysis of the dynamics of EI indicators revealed significant differences between the experimental group (EG) and control group (CG) on pre-tests and post-tests. Research prospects include a deeper study of the impact of different methods of emotional education on the children’s mental state and social skills, as well as an analysis of the long-term consequences of such programmes. It is important to study the integration of digital technologies in the process of emotional education, evaluate the effectiveness of various mobile applications, online platforms and other digital tools for the development of EI and social competence. Read Here
Assistant Professor
Publication
The Question of ‘Biasness' in the Middle of the Conflict: Geopolitical Impact of the Mediation Process by Parties on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
In armed conflicts, bias significantly influences mediation procedures, yet its specific role still needs to be explored. This chapter examines bias in mediation within the Ukraine conflict, focusing on the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission (SMM). Content analysis of OSCE member states' interpretations reveals biases favoring Ukraine and disfavoring Russia. Such predispositions, evident in member states' declarations, have implications for international mediation scholars and practitioners. The study underscores the challenges of maintaining impartiality in mediation amidst armed conflicts, emphasizing the urgent need for nuanced understanding to foster more effective mediation processes. Read Here
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