APBM 2021 Abstract Book Published

Overview & Metadata

  • Title: APBM 2021 – II International Conference on Applied Psychology and Business Management: Conference Abstracts
  • Event Date & Venue: October 29–30, 2021 | Istanbul / Assos, Turkey (and online via Zoom)
  • Publisher / Host Organizations:
    • IATELS (International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies)
    • STARTINFORUM (Uluslararası Danışmanlık Ticaret Ltd. Şirketi, Turkey)
  • Scientific Editor: Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret
  • Technical Editor: Mehmet Fatih Kurnaz
  • Reviewers: Prof. Anuradha Parasar, Dr. Joseph Anthony Narciso Z. Tiangco, and Dr. Peter Williams
  • Institutional Partners: MIT World Peace University (Pune, India) and Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (Philippines)

Purpose & Mission

The APBM Conference was created to establish a multidisciplinary international platform bringing together academics, researchers, and business practitioners. It addresses interconnected issues in psychology, social processes, technology, education, and business management within rapidly changing global dynamics.

The primary theme focuses on the individual—their psychological well-being, emotional state, motivation, and resilience—as the central driver and most vulnerable link in modern social, economic, and organizational environments.

Key Content & Structure

1. Welcome Addresses & Organizational Context

  • Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret discusses the challenges brought by global lockdowns and highlights the necessity of human connection, psychological well-being, and international collaboration.
  • STARTINFORUM & English IATELS: Outlines the background of the sponsor and partner institutions promoting global education, e-learning methodologies, and business research.
  • Partner Institutions: Welcome messages from Prof. Anuradha Parasar (MIT World Peace University, India) and Dr. Flormando P. Baldovino (Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, Philippines) emphasizing continuous learning amidst pandemic disruptions.

2. Keynote & Invited Speakers

  • Prof. Anuradha Parasar (India): Family Relationship and The New Normal — Examines how COVID-19 disrupted healthcare, education, work, and family structures, introducing concepts like working from home and proposing the “Nurture-Encourage-Wish” framework.
  • Dr. Flormando Baldovino (Philippines): Keynote focus on uncertainties in academe-industry partnerships during the pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph Anthony Narciso Z. Tiangco (Taiwan): Integrating Positive Psychology and the Social Impact Business Model in Reconceptualizing an Orphanage for Special Children — Demonstrates how positive psychology transforms organizational operations in social impact settings.
  • Dr. Peter Williams (UK): The ‘Collaborative Personal Statement’ — Discusses a method of interactive data-gathering when working with vulnerable populations.
  • Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret (Turkey): Enhancing Interactivity in Online Learning Environment — Explores methods to overcome limitations of physical interaction in distance language education (EFL).
  • Dr. Muhammad Taufiq Amir (Indonesia): Role of Leaders’ Positive Communication in Facilitating Change — Looks at positive communication models to reduce resistance and facilitate organizational change.
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hui-Wen Huang (China): Classroom Engagement and Positive Emotions with Student-produced Videos in EFL Contexts — Presents frameworks for video-based student participation.

3. Core Research Themes & Presentation Abstracts

The abstracts cover a wide range of topics spanning psychology, education, management, literature, and social issues:

ThemeSelected Papers / Topics
Well-Being, Youth & Social Issues• Family-based sexual violence education models (Dr. Haerani, Indonesia)
• Substance use risk, hope, and meaning in life among students (Doaa Shamim, Pakistan)
• Social media influence on body image in adolescents (Althea Casilla, Philippines)
• Children’s perceptions of organized crime (Dr. Georgina Lozano Razo & Dr. Javier Zavala Rayas, Mexico)
• Discrimination and subjective well-being in the lesbian community (Ramon Eduardo Lares Gutierrez, Mexico)
Consumer & Organizational Psychology• Wish-listing habits, indecisiveness, and future planning in online shopping (Ishita Mazumdar, India)
• Relationships: Trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution in long-distance vs. proximal couples (Ishita Gori, India)
• Medical tourism in Turkey: Opportunities and challenges (Dr. Alper Guzel, Turkey)
Education & Online Modalities• Perceived academic quality, grit, and self-efficacy in online learning (Prof. Anuradha Parasar et al., India)
• Connection between technology, design, and pedagogy in blended learning (Nour-eddine Laouni, Morocco)
• Best practices in university library/knowledge resource centers (Nitin S. Joshi & Vandana S. Dhumal, India)
Literary & Cultural Analyses• Communication gaps in Aravind Adiga’s The White Tiger (Dr. Preeti Joshi & Chaitanya Gite, India)
• Decision-making and strength of mind in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre (Chaitanya Gite et al., India)

4. Special Workshop & Roundtable

  • Workshop — Indian Perspectives on Personality: Led by MIT World Peace University faculty, this session explored personality through Indian psychological and philosophical frameworks, focusing on the Trigunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) and Ayurvedic concepts (Tridosha).
  • Roundtable Discussion: Centered on identifying future perspectives for international collaboration across social studies, education, and research, alongside closing remarks and publication plans for selected full papers.

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