Department for Psychology and Educational Sciences

Department Description

The Psychology and Educational Sciences Collective is currently engaged in the study of the most important topics in the field: the science of the mind, the brain and human behavior. The researchers of this collective develop both theoretical and practical topics, with the aim of highlighting both the intrapersonal interest in human activity and the educational utility of the researchers’ results. Predominantly fundamental and theoretical research, the collective’s activity develops current theories in the field of psychology and educational sciences such as: the theory of identity and social identification, theories of the dynamic functioning of the relationship between the psyche and the brain, theories of creativity, theories of the role of cognitive schemas, educational theories of motivation, self-realization, the educational ideal, as well as their impact from an educational point of view.

The research carried out within this collective focuses on five major research themes, but they also have an interdisciplinary approach: the neuroscientific perspective on the social dimension of the human brain; gender psychology – gender identity and gender stereotypes; cognitive theories of problem solving and creativity; philosophy of education; social identity and forms of social identification. All these topics are carried out in the institute’s research program, Fundamental themes and ideas in psychology and educational sciences.

The contributions of the researchers in the collective are also visible in the activity of disseminating research results and recognizing the good quality of research at local, national and international levels. All members of the collective organize regular national and international scientific events, organize workshops for the development of practical skills in research and participate in international scientific events.

ICES-2 PROGRAM: FUNDAMENTAL THEMES AND IDEAS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

Program Objective: Investigation of concepts and theories in psychology and educational sciences with broad academic importance and utility for personal and social development.

Hypotheses/Premises: To the extent that it stimulates, supports and optimizes human potential, enhances the quality of life and contributes to the achievement of individual and social goals and aspirations, development is one of the most important goals worth pursuing in personal and social life. Research in the field of psychology and educational sciences, as well as in related disciplines (communication sciences, neuroscience, cognitive sciences, etc.), can and must fundamentally contribute to clarifying the mechanisms of development and to the efficient implementation of specific techniques and methods.

ICES-2 Research Projects

Representative Publications:

Books

• Tudor Stanciu and Cristina Maria Tofan (coord.). Lifelong learning. Current and future trends in education and society (TAVES). Publishing House of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, 2023, 341 p., ISBN: 978-606-714-796-4, ISSN: 2601-3010. Link: https://www.editura.uaic.ro/produse/editura/apariitii-recente/invatarea-continua-tendinte-actuale-si-viitoare-in-educatie-si-societate-taves-1979/1
• Cristina Maria Bostan and Alexandra Maftei (coordinators), The Fake News Phenomenon. Psychological and Social Mechanisms, European Institute Publishing House Iași. 2022, 168., ISBN 978-606-24-0312-6. Link: https://www.euroinst.ro/titlu.php?id=1739
• Aurora Hrițuleac, Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu (coordinators), Consciousness at the Confluence of Sciences, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2022, 219 p., ISBN 978-606-26-1463-8
• Marinela Rusu (coordinator), Genius, talent, creativity – a socio-cultural perspective, vol. 1, Performantica Publishing House, Iași, 190 p., 2022, ISBN 9786066859059;
• Marinela Rusu, (coordinator), Genius, talent, creativity – a psycho-pedagogical perspective, vol. 2, Ed. Performantica, Iași, 202 p., 2022, ISBN 9786066859066.
• Felicia Ceaușu, Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Berlin, 2021, 140 p., ISBN: 978-620-4-71446-2, link: Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology, 978-620-4-71446-2, 6204714465 ,9786204714462 by Felicia Ceausu (morebooks.shop)
• Aurora Hrițuleac, Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu (coord.), Paradigm of Consciousness. Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approaches. Concepts, theories and practices, ProUniversitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2021, 259 p., ISBN: 978-606-26-1261-0, link: https://www.prouniversitaria.ro/carte/paradigma-constiintei-abordari-multi-si-disciplinarne-concepte-teorii-si-practici/;
• Marinela Rusu, Marilena Doncean, Dumitru Tudor Jijie, Sustainable economic and social development of Euroregions and cross-border areas, Vol. 39, Performantica Publishing House, Iași, 2021, 200 p., ISBN: 978-606-685-830-4.
• Marinela Rusu, Mariana Diaconu, Marilena Doncean, Ciprian Alecu (coord.), Sustainable economic and social development of Euroregions and cross-border areas (vol. XXXV), Performantica Publishing House, Iași, 2019, 411 p.

Studies and Articles

• Cristina Maria Bostan, Aurora Hrițuleac and Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu, “Death anxiety and COVID-19 Anxiety. The mediating role of religious relational identification and the impact of emotional regulation strategies”. OMEGA-Journal of Death and Dying, Online first, 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231151744, WOS:000911372700001, impact factor 2, classification: Q3 in the field of Psychology, Multidisciplinary – according to Clarivate Analytics, indexing: ISI Web of Science, Social Science Citation Index, link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00302228231151744
• Ana Maria Hojbotă, Daniel Nica and Cristina Maria Bostan-Tofan, “The many faces of authenticity in populist rhetoric”, Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies, accepted for publication and in progress, 2023, impact factor 0.3, AIS 0.262, classification: Q4 in the Religion domain, – according to Clarivate Analytics, indexed; Web of Science, Arts and Humanities Citation Index.
• Oana Jitaru, Roxana Bobu and Cristina Maria Bostan, “Social and Emotional Skills in Adapting Students to the Academic Environment”, Romanian Journal for Multidimensional Education, 15(1), 2023, pp 590-605, doi: https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/15.1/713, WOS: 000952669100032, impact factor 2, classification: N/A  in the field of Education & Educational Research – according to Clarivate Analytics, indexing: ISI Web of Science, Emerging Sources Citation Index, link: https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/15.1/713
• Mihael Nedeljko, Yang Gu and Cristina Maria Bostan, “The dual impact of technological tools on health and technostress among older workers: an integrative literature review”, Cognition, Technology & Work, Online first, 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-023-00741-7, WOS:001080572200001, impact factor 2.26, ranking: Q3 in the field of Ergonomics – according to Clarivate Analytics, indexing: ISI Web of Science, Social Science Citation Index, link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10111-023-00741-7
• Cristina Maria Bostan, Alexandru Cosmin Apostol, Răzvan-Lucian Andronic, Tudor Stanciu and Ticu Constantin, “Type of goals and perceived control for goal achievement over time. The mediating role of motivational persistence”, Acta Psychologica Vol 231, 2022, 103776. Doi:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103776 , Impact factor 1.984, Q4 classification in the field of Psychology, Experimental – according to Clarivate Analytics, indexing: ISI Web of Science, Sociological Abstracts, PsycINFO, Current Contents – Social & Behavioral Sciences, BIOSIS Citation Index, PubMed/Medline, Social Sciences Citation Index, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Ergonomics Abstracts, Applied Social Science Index and Abstracts, SWIDOC, Scopus.
• Alexandru Cosmin Apostol, Mihaela Rădoi, Cristina Maria Bostan, Gabriela Irimescu, “Professional identity in a fluid pandemic context. Measuring academic worries of university students: Initial validation of a scale”, Scientific Annals of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (New Series) Sociology and Social Work, Vol. 14, No. 2, 2021, 141-159. Two: https://doi.org/10.47743/asas-2021-2-664 . Indexing: ERIH+, EBSCO, PROQUEST CSA-Sociological Abstract, PROQUEST-Social Services Abstracts, PROQUEST-Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, Ulrich, IBSS, CEEOL, INDEXCOPERNICUS, SCIPIO and CNCSIS
• Cristina Maria Tofan, “Consciousness of religious identification”, in Aurora Hrițuleac and Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu (coord.), Consciousness at the confluence of sciences, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2022, ISBN 978-606-26-1463-8.
• Aurora Hrițuleac, “The brain-mind-consciousness relationship from the perspective of near-death experience” in Aurora Hrițuleac, Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu (coordinators), Consciousness at the confluence of sciences, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, pp. 82-106, ISBN 978-606-26-1463-8.
• Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu, Daniel Măgurianu, “The world without senses in humans and animals”, in Irina Frasin, George Bodi, Sonia Bulei, Codrin Dinu-Vasiliu (coord.), Animal Life and Human Culture, Anthrozoology Studies, Cluj University Press, Cluj-Napoca, 2022, ISBN: 978-606-37-1599-0, pp. 299-320, link: http://www.editura.ubbcluj.ro/bd/ebooks/pdf/3343.pdf;
• Marinela Rusu, “Cultural dimensions of learning – teachers’ cultural skills”, in Review of Artistic Education, Ed. SCIENDO & Artes Publishing House, Iasi, May, No. 24, 2022, p. 237 – 250 (DOAJ, EBSCO, ERIH PLUS, CEEOL, CEJSH, PROQUEST etc) DOI: 10.2478 / rae – 2022 – 0029  RAE 23-24-2022.pdf
• Felicia Ceaușu, „Are Animals only Intelligent or Do They Possess Thought?”, in Irina Frasin, George Bodi, Sonia Bulei, Codrin Dinu Vasiliu (coord.), Anthrozoology Studies Animal Life and Human Culture, Presa Universitară Clujeană, Cluj-Napoca, 2022, 338 p., ISBN 978-606-37-1599-0, pp.321-336;
• Cristina Maria Bostan, Tudor Stanciu, Răzvan Lucian Andronic, „The moderating role of being valued by teachers over the association between school children motivation and need for competition”, SAGE Open, 11, 3, 2021, pp. 1-9, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211044179, impact factor 1.356, indexing: ISI Web of Science, link: https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211044179;
• Aurora Hrițuleac, „Self-modelarea cerebrela: o nouă perspectivă genetics”, in Aurora Hrițuleac, Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu (coord.), The Paradigm of Consciousness. Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approaches. Concepts, theories and practices, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2021, 259 p., ISBN: 978-606-26-1261-0, pp. 172-188, link:  https://www.prouniversitaria.ro/carte/paradigma-constiintei-abordari-multi-si-disciplinariane-concepte-teorii-si-practici/;
• Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu, Daniel Măgurianu, “Incognito in the evolution of life”, in Irina Frasin, George Bodi, Codrin Dinu-Vasiliu (coord.), Studii de anthrozoologie. Ethics and the Non-Human World, Cluj University Press, Cluj-Napoca, 2021, 197 p., ISBN: 978-606-37-1203-6, pp. 76-92, link: http://www.editura.ubbcluj.ro/www/ro/ebooks/authors_d.php?ida=1926
• Marinela Rusu, “Elements that contribute to the efficiency of communication between teacher and student”, Review of Artistic Education, 22,1, 2021, pp. 258-270, indexing: DOAJ, EBSCO, ERIH PLUS, CEEOL, CEJSH, PROQUEST, link: https://rae.arts.ro/filecase/filetypes/documents/archive/RAE_21_22.pdf.
• Aurora Hrițuleac, “Anthropocentric Arrogance from a Neuroscientific Perspective”, in Irina Frasin, George Bodi, Codrin Dinu Vasiliu (coord.), Studies in Anthrozoology. Thinking Beyond the Limits, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2020, 240 p., ISBN 978-606-26-1212-2, pp. 73-90;
• Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu, Daniel Măgurianu, “Emotions in Animal Life”, in Irina Frasin, George Bodi, Codrin Dinu Vasiliu (coord.), Studies in Anthrozoology. Thinking beyond the limits, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2020, 240 p., ISBN: 978-606-26-1212-2, pp. 91-10;
• Marinela Rusu, “Specific skills of interpersonal communication”, Review of Artistic Education, 20, 2020, pp. 243-256, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rae-2020-0029, indexing: DOAJ, EBSCO, ERIH PLUS, CEEOL, CEJSH, PROQUEST, link: https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/rae/20/1/article-p243.xml;
• Aurora Hrițuleac, “Invalidated Suffering. The Significance of a Significant Partnership”, in Irina Frasin and George Bodi (coord.), Studies in Anthrozoology. Human-Animal Interaction from a Multidisciplinary Perspective, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2019, pp. 95-111;

Scientific Activities and Events:

• The national scientific symposium Paradigm of consciousness – multi and interdisciplinary approaches, 5th edition: Consciousness and identity, organized by the Institute of Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” in Iași, the Romanian Academy – Iași Branch, the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași; the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Sociology and Social Work, the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași; the “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy Brașov; the National Museum of Romanian Literature Iași; the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Hyperion University, Bucharest; the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Socio-Human Sciences, “Lucian Blaga” University, Sibiu; Center for Counseling, Career Guidance and Social Inclusion, “Gh. Asachi” Technical University, Iași; Iași County School Inspectorate; “Dumitru Stăniloaie” Faculty of Orthodox Theology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, December 15-16. Link: https://acadiasi.org/paradigma-constiintei-abordari-multi-si-disciplinare-editia-a-iv-a-constiinta-si-identitate/ Responsible: CS. III dr. Aurora Hrițuleac;
• National Scientific Session Fundamental themes and ideas in the field of psychology and educational sciences, Iași Academic Days, XXXVII edition, organized by the Institute of Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” in Iași, the Romanian Academy – Iași Branch, Iași, in collaboration with the “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy Brașov, the Center for Counseling, Career Guidance and Social Inclusion, the “Gh. Asachi” Technical University of Iași, the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Hyperion University Bucharest, the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, the “Vasile Lupu” National Pedagogical College, Iași and the National Museum of Romanian Literature Iași, October 20, 2022. Link: https://acadiasi.org/themes-and-fundamental-ideas-in-the-field-of-psychology-and-educational-sciences-academic-days-iesene-xxxvii-edition/ . Responsible: CS dr. Cristina Maria Tofan;
• International Symposium Values ​​and Symbols: Social and Spiritual Support in times of Pandemic and Global Conflict- organized by Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Divinity in Izmir, Turkey in collaboration with the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași and the “Gh. Zane” Institute of Economic and Social Research – Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, May 17, 2022.: Responsible CS dr. Cristina Maria Tofan;
• International Workshop Philosophical Reasoning as Therapy -organized by the Iași Center of the Council for Research in Values ​​and Philosophy, Faculty of Philosophy and Political Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, in collaboration with Saint Joseph University of Beirut (Lebaonon) and the Institute of Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” – Romanian Academy, Iași Branch., June 30, 2022. Responsible CS dr. Cristina Maria Tofan;
• National Scientific Symposium Paradigm of Consciousness – Multi and Interdisciplinary Approaches, Institute of Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane”, – Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, online, December 4-5, 2020; Responsible. CS. III dr. Aurora Hrițuleac and CS III dr. Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu;
• Workshop Research Methodology. Qualitative Research Strategies and Methods, Institute for Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” – Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, June 25, 2020; responsible/organization coordinator from the institute: CS II dr. Marinela Rusu;
• International Conference Creativity and personal development – modalities of social and educational integration Creativity and personal development – ​​modalities of social and educational integration, 11th edition, Institute for Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” – Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, Iași, October 22, 2020, link: http://creativitytoday.tk/ (conference organized in collaboration with the “George Enescu” National University of Arts in Iași); responsible/organization coordinator from the institute: CS II dr. Marinela Rusu;
• Conference Self-Realization From The Perspective Of Education And Creativity, Institute for Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane”, Iași, May 31, 2019, https://acadiasi.org/realizarea-de-sine-din-perspectiva-educatiei-si-creativitatii/ https://artpersonality.webs.com/; Responsible CS II Dr. Marinela Rusu;
• National Symposium Paradigm of Consciousness – Multi- and Interdisciplinary Approaches, Institute for Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” – Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, December 6, 2019, link: https://acadiasi.org/paradigma-constiintei-abordari-multi-si-interdisciplinare/; responsible/organization coordinator from the institute: CS III Dr. Aurora Hriţuleac.

Projects

• European Commission, COST Action; Project name: CA21107 – Work inequalities in later life redefined by digitalization (DIGI-net); Period: 0.10.2022-19.10.2026; Total value: unknown; Value related to the institute/centre in 2022: not applicable (the budget is managed exclusively by the coordinating institution: Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic); Project director: Dr. Martina Rašticová (Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic); project members from AR (Institute for Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane”, Romanian Academy, Iași Branch): The project expert team includes the following colleagues from the institute: CS dr. Cristina Maria Tofan.
• The Institute for Economic and Social Research “Gh. Zane” is a partner in the project Educational and training support for doctoral students and young researchers in preparing for insertion into the labor market (POCU 153322) (https://www.uaic.ro/studii/studii-universitare-de-doctorat/burse-doctorale-in-cadrul-proiectului-suport-educational-si-formativ-pentru-doctoranzi-si-tineri-cercetatori-in-pregatirea-insertiei-in-piata-muncii/). The project, coordinated by the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, provides educational, training, financial and logistical support to 93 doctoral students and 24 postdoctoral researchers in the development of their academic careers (including in terms of their insertion into the labor market). The project expert team includes the following colleagues from the institute: CS III dr. Liviu Măgurianu (partner coordinator), CS III dr. Aurora Hrițuleac (target group expert and expert in providing advanced research programs) and CS dr. Cristina Maria Tofan (study development expert).
• The “Conflict Transformation in Youth Work” project is coordinated by the Olde Vechte Foundation Organization. Participating member in the project is CS dr. Cristina Maria Tofan.
• CS III dr. Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu is a scientific consultant for the report Participatory approach in search of means of improving the school environment (beneficiary: Save the Children Organization, Iași Branch, 2021, link: https://www.ecomunicate.ro/comunicat/impreuna-pentru-o-scoala-prietenoasa-abordare-participativa-in-cautarea-mijloacelor-de-ameliorare-a-mediului-scolar/).

Partnerships

• “Vasile Lupu” Pedagogical College Iași (since 2021)
• Save the Children Organization – Iași Branch (since 2021)
• “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy Brașov (since 2021)
• National Museum of Romanian Literature Iași (since 2021)
• Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (since 2021)
• Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (since 2021)
• Faculty of Orthodox Theology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (since 2021)
• Association Romanian Society of Jungian Analysis (since 2021)
• Informal Association of Voices for Inclusion (since 2021)
• + plus collaboration contract CUZA 2023 – POCU
• “Alecu Russo” State University of Balti, Republic of Moldova (since 2019)