Syntone-approach in modern practical psychology and its scientific basis
Author: Kozlov N. I., Ph.D. of Psychology, Rector of the University of Practical Psychology
The testing was held by means of presenting the material through the Internet. Background of respondents and their phone numbers were recorded during the testing. Anonymous answers and answers with іnadequate biographical particulars were excluded from processing as doubtful.
The research has shown that the participants who went through basic Syntone training course, in comparison with a similar sample of people who didn't attend Syntone trainings, on the average are:
- Essentially more dominant, have more abilities and skills, characteristic for leader's behaviour.
- Essentially more expressive (are inclined to emotional self-expression)
- Essentially more practical
- Essentially less worried
- Essentially less stressed
- Have higher self-control
- More socially focused
- More courageous
- A little less sociable
- A little more rational
- A little more frank
- Slightly more capable of making abstract conclusions
- Slightly more emotionally stable
- Slightly more standard in behaviour
These results correspond to the declared purposes of the training course. It is necessary to point out that the set of changes on the whole corresponds to development of leadership qualities.
The conclusion
The given research is only the beginning of big work. We see prospects in several directions. Firstly, it is necessary to study in more detail modern scientific research in the field of practical psychology in order to strengthen the scientific basis of the Syntone-approach. Secondly, it is necessary to carry out own scientific research, as it is obvious that in the given area advanced psychological practice already overtakes theory, and we need research that will back up achievements of practice by authority of science.
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