The five connections

A human rights framework for psychologists

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ID21336901
AuthorsKirby Huminuik (0000-0002-9626-8313, University of British Columbia Vancouver British Columbia Canada, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume59
Issue2
Pages218-224
Publication date2024-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-7594 • E-ISSN: 1464-066X
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ijop.12908
PMID37041089
OpenAlexW4364382785
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited12

This article provides a brief introduction to human rights, describes why human rights are intrinsic to psychology, and introduces the “Five Connections Framework,” which was adopted by the American Psychological Association in 2021. This framework articulates five distinct relationships between human rights and psychology: (a) Psychologists possess rights by virtue of being human, as well as specific rights essential to their profession and discipline; (b) Psychologists apply their knowledge and methods to the greater realisation of human rights; (c) Psychologists respect human rights and oppose the misuse of psychological science; (d) Psychologists ensure access to the benefits of psychological science and practice; and, (e) Psychologists advocate for human rights. Each of the five connections is described, highlighting implications for psychological research, practice, training and advocacy, with suggestions for how these connections can guide and inspire individual psychologists and psychological associations worldwide

Civil rights · Engineering ethics · Human rights · Political science · Psychological research · Psychological science · Realisation · Virtue · Child Abuse and Trauma · Law · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Representations and Identity

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