psykologiforskning
Psykologiforskning, or psychology research, refers to the systematic investigation of mental processes, behavior and their determinants. It encompasses a wide range of subfields, including cognitive, developmental, social, clinical, and neuroscientific psychology, as well as applied areas such as education and organizational psychology. The aim is to generate reliable knowledge about how people think, feel, and act, and how these processes are influenced by biological, social, and environmental factors.
Research methods include controlled laboratory experiments, field experiments, observational studies, surveys and interviews, psychometric testing, and
Historically, psykologiforskning emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with pioneers such as Wilhelm
Findings from psykologiforskning inform education, mental health care, public policy, and workplace practices, and are disseminated