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The transformation of the planning paradigm from rational comprehensive planning to participatory planning is commonly explained by the shift from instrumental rationality to communicative rationality. Based on communicative rationality, participatory planning approach has its own assumptions. One of the assumptions and pre-conditions of the realization of participatory planning practices is consensus-building. However, because of context-dependency of participatory planning processes, building consensus at the same level within every unique context is not possible. Therefore, comparing the participatory processes in terms of their success, which is commonly evaluated with standard success criteria in the literature, cannot be proper to participatory planning approach. Moreover, for the present study, exploring the factors affecting the participatory processes with a critical approach to increase the realization chance of participatory practices is more important than evaluating their successes. Focusing on the factors, affecting the participatory planning processes at interactional and socio-cultural levels, the thesis study aims to explore the socio-psychological dimensions of participatory processes that hinder and/or enhance them. To do that, the study poses three main research questions: &lsquo / what are the socio-psychological dimensions of the participatory processes of Gazi, Kaymakli, Odunpazari and Seyrek?&rsquo / , &lsquo / how much do socio-psychological dimensions explain the success of participatory processes?&rsquo / and &lsquo / how do socio-psychological dimensions explain contextually different participatory processes?&rsquo / To respond to these questions, the study was designed as case study and intended to pursue exploratory and quasi-experimental research approaches. As a result of the study, the research questions were answered in the case of the &lsquo / Local Government and NGO Cooperation in Participatory Democracy&rsquo / project in the Turkish context.

Document (1) highlights some of the important career development factors connected with self management and (2) describes proposal, preparation and execution of socio-psychological trainning session of first career development which aims to help high school students find the way to start their working career correctly.

Объектом социально-психологические проблемы организации (на примере АО «УМБР»). Предметом исследования стали: социально-психологический климат, ролевое поведение и адаптация персонала, мотивационная сфера персонала. Магистерская диссертация состоит из введения, двух глав, заключения, списка литературы (68 источников) и приложений, включающих в себя бланки применявшихся методик. Объем магистерской диссертации 94 страницы, на которых размещены 10 таблиц. Во введении раскрывается актуальность проблемы исследования, ставятся цель и задачи исследования, определяются объект и предмет исследования, формулируется гипотеза, указываются методы и эмпирическая база, а также этапы проведения исследования, теоретическая и практическая значимость работы. Первая глава включает в себя обзор литературы по теме социально-психологические проблемы организации. Представлены разделы, посвященные социально-психологическому климату, ролевому поведению и адаптации персонала, мотивационная сфера персонала. Вторая глава посвящена эмпирической части исследования. В ней представлено описание организации и методов проведенного исследования и результатов, полученных по всем использованным методикам: aнкета «какой степени Вы удовлетворены следующими аспектами своей работы?» для сотрудников АО «УМБР» (анкета анонимная); «Социально–психологический климат коллектива» Б.Д. Парыгина; «Роли в команде» P.M. Белбина; «Диагностика личности на мотивацию достижения к успеху и мотивацию к избеганию неудач» Т. Элерса; диагностика «360 градусов». Также в главе представлен корреляционный анализ результатов исследования. Выводы по главе 2 включают в себя основные результаты эмпирического исследования. В заключении в обобщенном виде изложены результаты теоретической и эмпирической частей работы, а также выводы по выдвинутым гипотезам, обоснована практическая значимость исследования и описаны возможные перспективы дальнейшей разработки данной проблематики. / The object of the study is the socio-psychological problems of the organization (on the example of JSC "UMBR"). The subject of the study was: the socio-psychological climate, role behavior and adaptation of personnel, the motivational sphere of personnel. The master's thesis consists of an introduction, two chapters, a conclusion, a list of references (68 sources) and appendices, including forms of the applied methods. The volume of the master's thesis is 94 pages, on which 10 tables are placed. The introduction reveals the relevance of the research problem, sets the goal and objectives of the research, defines the object and subject of the research, formulates a hypothesis, specifies the methods and empirical base, as well as the stages of the research, the theoretical and practical significance of the work. The first chapter includes a review of the literature on the topic of socio-psychological problems of the organization. The sections devoted to the socio-psychological climate, role behavior and adaptation of personnel, motivational sphere of personnel are presented. The second chapter is devoted to the empirical part of the study. It describes the organization and methods of the study and the results obtained from all the methods used: the questionnaire "to what extent are you satisfied with the following aspects of your work?» for employees of JSC "UMBR" (anonymous questionnaire); "Social and psychological climate of the team" by B. D. Parygin; "Roles in the team" by P. M. Belbin; "Personality diagnostics on the motivation to achieve success and motivation to avoid failure" by T. Ehlers; diagnostics "360 degrees". The chapter also presents a correlation analysis of the results of the study. The conclusions of chapter 2 include the main results of the empirical study. In conclusion, the results of the theoretical and empirical parts of the work, as well as conclusions on the hypotheses put forward, are summarized, the practical significance of the study is justified and possible prospects for further development of this problem are described.

Master of Science / Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design / Kim Hiller Connell / Acculturation can be a difficult process for many immigrants, and because there is a large number of Iranian immigrants living in the United States (over one million), the focus of this study is to understand how women cope with moving from a country with conservative standards to a more liberal country and the role dress plays in their acculturation process. Specifically, the purpose of this study is to: 1) explore Iranian dress standards and the effect these standards have on Iranian-American women’s lives; 2) gain understanding of the role of dress in women’s transition from Iranians to Iranian-Americans; 3) apply Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs motivational model to the women's acculturation process; and 4) compare two distinct generations of women—women born before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and women born after the Revolution. This study utilized a qualitative approach and collected data through semi-structured interviews with 11 women. The women did not express any traumatic psychological effects caused by the conservative dress standards in Iran. The main impact of the dress standards was the physical discomfort caused by wearing the hijab in hot weather. Dress played a significant role in the women's transitions process. More freedom in dress in the United States has allowed the women to express themselves much more than when they lived in Iran, leading to higher self-esteem and confidence levels. The women expressed a desire to sustain their Iranian heritage, and both generations shared similar perceptions of American dress standards prior to immigrating to the United States. Differences included higher consumption levels by the younger generation and their higher knowledge about the fashion industry and trends. The findings can be useful for Iranian women as they transition to an Iranian-American lifestyle. Additionally, it can also be beneficial to women from other countries who share similar experiences. Furthermore, the results may assist in aiding different organizations which help Iranian women integrate into the U.S. culture. Finally, retailers with target markets similar to the women of this study can use the findings to better understand the habits, needs, motives, and overall consumer behaviors of their clientele.

The masters thesis consists of introduction, two chapters, conclusion, bibliography and two appendices. In the theoretical part of the study, a general idea of the socio-psychological adaptation is given, definitions of concepts such as "adaptation", "socio-psychological adaptation" are given. In the practical part of the work, a characteristic of the enterprise is presented, on the basis of which the study is conducted: the results of socio-psychological adaptation at the enterprise of persons released from serving sentences in the criminal correction systems of the Russian Federation. A study of the level of socio-psychological adaptation, the results of implementation the program of socio-psychological adaptation at the enterprise of persons released from serving sentences in the criminal correction systems of the Russian Federation. In conclusion, the conclusions obtained during the work are summarized in accordance with the tasks set. / В работе дано общее представление о социально-психологической адаптации, даны определения таких понятий как «адаптация», «социально-психологическая адаптация». Представлена характеристика предприятия, на основе которого проводится исследование: изучены результаты социально-психологической адаптации на предприятии лиц, освободившихся от отбывания наказания в уголовно-исправительных системах РФ. Проведено исследование уровня социально-психологической адаптированности сотрудников, описаны результаты внедрения программы социально-психологической адаптации. В заключении обобщены выводы, полученные в ходе работы, в соответствии с поставленными задачами.

This diploma thesis deals with the large water dams realization and their impact on the adjacent region and its development. The aim of thesis is to identify the most important effects associated with the construction of dams and analyze them. The theoretical part defines basic terms, categories of dams and the impacts of their construction, included the planning proces too. The problem is practically solved on the example of the Orlik Dam. The methods that has been used on this topic were literature review, data and available resources analysis and also there were used microhistorical approach. It can be assumed that dams have great impact on the surrounding environment, but the volume of the impact is always determined by many factors. Due to the amount of planned infrastructure projects is needed to pay extra attention for consequences of their realization considerable.

Magister Chirurgiae Dentium (MChD) / The psychological, social, and cultural aspects of facial and dental attractiveness is an integral part of health care. Lay persons perceptions of facial and dental attractiveness are influenced by many factors including age, gender, geographic location (nationally or international), ethnic status, employment status, cultural differences and social class will effect the social impact of the anomalies. In addition, the public response to dental anomalies will vary according to experience of good health or ill health of the individual, relatives and friends. The perception of malocclusion is often seen differently between orthodontists, patients and lay public. The differing perceptions of patients and dental practitioners may influence the delivery of orthodontic care. It has been reported that 70% of orthodontic treatment is dentist induced and that orthodontic treatment may be undertaken without the patient or parents perceiving a problem with the teeth. (DHSS, Schanscheiff Report, 1986). The thresholds of entry and exit for orthodontic care may be different as perceived by orthodontists and lay persons. Orthodontists may pursue full alignment and perfect occlusion whereas lay persons may accept varying degrees of deviation from normal. This current study has assessed and recorded the differences in opinions of professional orthodontists and lay persons on dento-facial aesthetics, orthodontic treatment need and orthodontic treatment outcome. The study was carried out at the Orthodontic Department, University of Wales, College of Medicine, School of Dentistry. The opinions of 56 lay persons (dental technicians, dental nurses and lay persons not involved in the clinical process) and 97 orthodontists was collected by recording judgements using various patient records as stimuli. For each set of records examined, each member of the panel indicated their opinion using Likert scales. Judgements were made by assessments of 68 study casts in respect of:- * the need for orthodontic treatment on dental health grounds. the need for orthodontic treatment on dental aesthetic grounds. deviation from normal occlusion. the decision whether to treat. ** * In addition, judgements were made on a sample of 50 pairs of outline facial profiles before and after treatment in respect of: * * deviation from normal facial aesthetics comparison of aesthetics pre-treatment and post-treatment. Furthermore, assessments on 50 pairs of pre-treatment and post-treatment study casts in respect of: * * degree of improvement as a result of treatment. acceptability of result. Orthodontists subjective judgements are more reliable than lay persons in their assessments of dental aesthetics, dental health and deviation from normal. The level of agreement for the decision to recommend treatment is similar between orthodontists and lay groups ie. lay persons are as reliable as orthodontists in the decision to recommend treatment. Orthodontists tend to recommend 10 - 12 % more treatment than lay persons. The orthodontist group were more reliable than the lay group in assessing degree of improvement and assessment of outcome. Orthodontists reject approximately 25% of cases deemed acceptable by the lay group. Dental aesthetics appeared to be the most important feature in the assessment of treatment outcome by both orthodontists and lay groups.

In connection with the rapid development of information technology and the emergence of various devices and devices that transmit this information, the question of psychological security that surrounds us and our children, information space. Since cartoons, one of the most preferred children's genres, we investigated the cartoon content most viewed by children of primary school age, as well as conducted a socio-psychological examination of the most popular cartoon among children 7-10 years. The theoretical part of the work covers such issues as the impact of the media on the personality of the child, the child's perception of what is happening on the screen, describes the features of the perception and influence of modern cartoons on the child's personality in modern domestic and foreign psychology. The empirical part reflects the results of the study. The survey showed that watching cartoons is not always controlled by adults, the most preferred cartoons do not correspond to age. Experts have identified cartoons as aggressive, not performing educational functions, not aesthetic. Revealed differences between experts parents and psychologists by age criterion. The results of the work can be applied in work with parents, psychologists, teachers and kindergarten teachers. / В связи со стремительным развитием информационных технологий и появлением различных девайсов и устройств, передающих эту информацию, встает вопрос о психологической безопасности, окружающего нас и наших детей, информационного пространства. Поскольку мультфильмы, один из наиболее предпочитаемых детских жанров, мы исследовали мультипликационный контент наиболее просматриваемый детьми младшего школьного возраста, а также провели социально-психологическую экспертизу наиболее популярного мультфильма среди детей 7-10 лет. В теоретической части работы освещены такие вопросы, как влияние средств массовой информации на личность ребенка, восприятие ребенком происходящего на экране, описаны особенности восприятия и влияния современных мультфильмов на детскую личность в современной отечественной и зарубежной психологии. В эмпирической части отражены результаты исследования. Проведенный опрос показал, что просмотр мультфильмов не всегда контролируется взрослыми, наиболее предпочитаемые мультфильмы не соответствуют возрасту. Эксперты определили мультфильмы как агрессивные, не выполняющие воспитательные функции, не эстетичные. Выявились расхождения между экспертами родителями и психологами по возрастному критерию. Результаты работы могут быть применены в работе с родителями, психологами, педагогами и воспитателями детских садов.

Объектом исследования явилась социально-психологическая адаптация и копинг-стратегии студентов. Предметом исследования выступала социально-психологическая адаптация и копинг-стратегии студентов с разной академической успеваемостью. Магистерская диссертация состоит из введения, трёх глав, заключения, списка литературы (69 источников) и приложения, включающего в себя бланки применявшихся методик. Объем магистерской диссертации 117 страниц. В настоящее время проблема адаптации в процессе профессиональной подготовки квалифицированных специалистов занимает одно из значимых положений в ряду психологических исследований. Подготовка к профессиональной деятельности и формирование социальных и профессиональных качеств общения осуществляется в стенах университета, поэтому важна адаптация личности к системе внутривузовских отношений и к учебно-профессиональной деятельности. Процесс адаптации студентов к учебно-профессиональной деятельности является важным элементом в системе профессионального обучения, от него зависит результат их деятельности (под результатами деятельности понимается академическая успеваемость). В учебно-профессиональной деятельности студентов адаптивность определяет умение студентов ориентироваться в содержании, формах и методах обучения, используемых в вузе. Одной из важнейших структур в формировании функционального адаптивного или дезадаптивного поведения является выбранная копинг-стратегия. В условиях обучения в университете наиболее полно можно ее оценить в период экзаменационной сессии, когда стресс и тревожность студента возрастает. Сессия рассматривалась как стресс-фактор, который ставит студента перед необходимостью решения определенных задач, на совладание с собой и ситуацией. Используемые студентами адаптивные копинг-стратегии могут выступать предикторами успешной адаптации и учитывая то, что осуществление базисной копинг-стратегии разрешения проблем невозможно без достаточного уровня мышления, было предположено, что копинг-стратегия связана с академической успеваемостью студента. Таким образом, цель работы заключалась в изучении социально-психологической адаптации и копинг-стратегий поведения студентов 1-го и 3-го курсов с разной академической успеваемостью. / The object of the research was the socio-psychological adaptation and coping strategies of students. The subject of the research was the socio-psychological adaptation and coping strategies of students with different academic performance. The master's thesis consists of an introduction, three chapters, a conclusion, a list of references (69 sources) and an appendix that includes the forms of the applied methods. The volume of the master's thesis is 117 pages. At present, the problem of adaptation in the process of professional training of qualified specialists occupies one of the most significant positions in a number of psychological studies. Preparation for professional activity and the formation of social and professional qualities of communication are carried out within the walls of the university, therefore, it is important to adapt the personality to the system of intra-university relations and to educational and professional activities. The process of adaptation of students to educational and professional activities is an important element in the vocational training system, the result of their activities depends on it (performance is understood as academic performance). In the educational and professional activities of students, adaptability determines the ability of students to navigate the content, forms and methods of teaching used in the university. One of the most important structures in the formation of functional adaptive or maladaptive behavior is the chosen coping strategy. In the conditions of study at the university, it can be most fully evaluated during the examination session, when the student's stress and anxiety increases. The session was viewed as a stress factor that confronts the student with the need to solve certain problems, to cope with himself and the situation. Adaptive coping strategies used by students can be predictors of successful adaptation and, given that the implementation of the basic coping strategy for solving problems is impossible without a sufficient level of thinking, it was assumed that the coping strategy is related to the student's academic performance. Thus, the purpose of the work was to study the socio-psychological adaptation and coping strategies of behavior of 1st and 3rd year students with different academic performance.