Van Lang University Students study about Behavioral Psychology in Prisoners and Victims of Cyberbullying

On December 4, 2023, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities held a workshop "Social Outreach and Psychology" with experts from Saint Joseph University (Macao) to help learners expand their professional knowledge and create opportunities to learn about social psychology and factors affecting human behavior.

According to Dr. Nguyen Bao Thanh Nghi, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Van Lang University and Saint Joseph University signed the MOU in October 2023. In the spirit of educational collaboration, the two parties actively encourage academic exchange events that connect the community of lecturers and students.

From the perspective of an expert in the field of Psychology and Health Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Helen Liu, Research Coordinator of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Saint Joseph University, shared many of her special teaching experiences where her students were prisoners and the main lecture hall was the prison campus. Assos. Prof. Helen Liu said that teaching prisoners requires serious pedagogical standards. Lecturers at Saint Joseph University must constantly update their teaching strategy so prisoners can express their individuality, gradually demonstrating their passion and creativity. According to her, learning opportunities should be available to everyone, as everyone needs to develop their knowledge and culture. Studying in prison has drawbacks, but discipline, and academic standards will not be reduced.

In her research on internet use and the problem of cyberbullying in adolescents, Assoc. Prof. Helen Liu discovered that victims of cyberbullying frequently perform violent behaviors, produce disruption, and readily fall into the use of stimulants. However, they suffer from a variety of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety disorder,...At this point, the role of the family becomes crucial. When family members' relationships are balanced and harmonious, the chance of online harassment is minimized. At the same time, she emphasized that school-based violence prevention will play a significant role in assisting children in improving social skills, learning empathy, and understanding each other when resolving conflicts. 

Assoc. Prof. Helen Liu wishes to spread the fire of passion to students of Psychology at Van Lang University, contributing to evoking the desire to study, develop and contribute to the community in each learner through the inspiring sharing of stories and experiences drawn from the process of work and teaching. She reminded “After graduation, Psychology majors must aim to have good influences on society, from which the State can improve and develop health policies, completely supporting those with mental illnesses and those facing difficulties in life.”

News: Cat Han
Photo: Minh Tri - Nhu Hieu