NOTE: The following is taken direcly from the Call for Papers and
Registration Booklet which is being mailed in early July 1997 to a large
number of potential participants. If you do not receive a booklet in the
mail by August 31, 1997 please contact Walter J. Lonner at lonner@cc.wwu.edu
with your complete mailing address.
ABOUT THE CONGRESS
The XlVth International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology will observe the 25th anniversary of the Association on August 3-8, 1998. This Silver Jubilee Congress, the first IACCP conference to be held in the United States, will celebrate the origins of the Association, the acceptance of cultural research as a key psychological endeavor, and future directions that Association members may take. Poised on the threshold of the new millennium, the accomplishments of the past 25 years and the promises for the future are well worth celebrating. As in previous congresses, the Silver Jubilee Congress will feature a full slate of scientific offerings including symposia, paper presentations on various topics, and posters.
The Congress will open with a celebration of the past. This will be highlighted by a Founders' Symposium featuring several individuals who helped shape the cross-cultural movement in psychology. With an eye to the future, plans are underway to convene a symposium toward the end of the Congress that will attempt to help chart future directions that cross-cultural psychology may take. A special part of the program will be reserved to honor the life and work of the late Ruth H. Munroe. A series of invited speakers representing major cultural and ethnic traditions in the United States has been lined up. This series includes James Jones, Bea Medicine, Amado Padilla, and Stanley Sue representing, respectively, Black, Native, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. Other prominent speakers, including psychologist Carol Tavris, will attract many for the zest and insight that they will offer in the spirit of the Silver Anniversary. The Congress will immediately precede the conferences of the International Association for Applied Psychology and the American Psychological Association, both held in San Francisco, California.
This booklet contains information needed for proposal submission, registration,
and attractions of the area. For information about the Scientific Program
not covered in the following pages,, please contact the Congress President
and Chair of the Scientific Program Advisory Committee, Walter J. Lonner,
whose mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and E-mail address are given
on page below.
Note: It is encouraged that participants visit the Congress Web
site periodically for updated information until the opening of the Congress.
Please contact http://www.wwu.edu/~lonner/congress.html
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
The Congress will include presentations in the form of symposia, papers, posters, and some workshops. A symposium will generally consist of a chairperson and 4-5 additional participants. It is strongly encouraged that at least three countries be represented in each symposium. Symposia will last from 90 to 120 minutes, with length determined by the organizing chair. The chair of the symposium is responsible for organizing and convening the symposium as well as submitting all participants' abstracts at the same time and the names of discussants. A single paper will normally be 20 minutes in length and likely grouped in a topical session with other related papers. It is expected that papers will be enhanced by overheads, slides, or sufficient handouts for everyone in the audience. A poster, completely prepared by the participant, will be affixed on a bulletin board measuring 4 ft. by 6 ft. It must be clearly legible from a distance of 3 feet. While space and time for workshops will be minimal during the main days of the Congress, individuals are nevertheless encouraged to submit workshop proposals to be evaluated. It is possible to arrange pre- or post-Congress workshops. For example, Sunday afternoon August 2 or Monday morning August 3 might be convenient, as might Saturday August 8.
For symposia, papers, and posters, two abstracts, both in English, are required. One abstract must be submitted camera-ready. The whole text should not exceed 150 words and is to be typed within the printed frame, single-spaced, in 12-pt. characters, with one-quarter inch margins on all sides. Use Times Roman type or its closest equivalent. Please do not use abbreviations. See page below for details. A disk containing the abstract should be submitted along with three hard copies.
In addition to the 150-word abstract, a 500- to 1000-word extended
abstract of the proposed presentation must be submitted in triplicate
at the time of submission. This overview will be reviewed by the Scientific
Program Committee. Also, if you wish to have papers considered for publication
in the Congress Proceedings, you must submit two copies of the full paper
by the end of the Congress.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
Presenting Author or Chair/Convenor
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Affiliation:_______________________________________________________________
Complete Mailing Address:______________________________________________________
City________________ State _______ Country____________ ZIP/Mail Code ________
Office Telephone ( ) ______________ Fax ( )______________ E-mail ______________
Type of Presentation:
____Symposium (4-5 total participants, plus discussant; 90-120 minutes)
____ Paper (20 min. oral presentation, including discussion; placement
on program determined by Scientific Program
Committee)
If not accepted as a paper, are you prepared to present it as a poster? ____Yes ____ No
____ Poster (Presenter expected to be on site for whole session)
If it would fit the program better, are you prepared to present the
poster topic as a paper or as part of a
symposium? ____ Yes ____ No
All presentations will be in English. Abstracts or general summaries
in one other language for on-site distribution are welcomed and are the
sole responsibility of the author or chair/convenor. There will be no on-site
simultaneous translation services provided by the Congress.
The Abstract Submission Form, together with the 500- to 1,000word extended abstract, must be received by December 1, 1997. You will be notified by February 15, 1998 of the Committee's decision.
Please mail the Abstract Submission Form to:
Walter J. Lonner
IACCP-98 Scientific Program Committee
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington 98225-9089 U.S.A.
Please note the following for the above:
Telephone: (360) 650-3574
Fax: (360) 650-3693
E-mail: lonner@cc.wwu.edu
Submissions by Fax or E-mail are acceptable. To ensure its appearance in the Book of Abstracts, three things are needed: 1) a paper copy of the abstract typed according to the instructions below, 2) a disk copy (MS Word format) both sent to the Scientific Program Committee by December 1, 1997), and 3) registration fees paid in full to Conference Services by May 15, 1998. Note: Completed Registration Forms with payment must be received by March 15, 1998 without incurring late fees.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TYPING THE BRIEF ABSTRACT
If accepted and received on time, the camera-ready abstract of approximately 150 words will be printed in the Book of Abstracts as is. Type the text within a frame the exact size as the sample shown on the following page (4.625 x 3.625). The text must be black, single spaced, in 12-pt characters (Times Roman or equivalent), with one quarter inch margin on each side. The body of the abstract itself (not including Title or Authors) should not exceed 15O words. The title should be brief and typed in CAPITAL LETTERS. The name of the senior or presenting author, or chair/convenor, should be underlined, and only his/her affiliation should be given. Only initial letters of authors' name(s) should be capitalized. Please do not use abbreviations.
Overhead projectors will be provided in every room. Slide projectors and equipment for video presentation will be provided upon request. If any other type of special presentation is required, please notify the Scientific Program Committee well before the beginning of the Congress. We will do our best to handle any reasonable request.
Copy duplicating services will be available on site. The University's Printing Services is just a short walk from Fairhaven, the congress site (see below). For larger printing requests, frequent courier service will be available throughout the weekdays of the Congress.
For listing and indexing your abstract, please provide two or three key words to help the Scientific Program Committee classify your presentation.
Example of Keywords, Title, and Authors:
Keywords: Infant development, malnutrition
TITLE: MALNUTRITION AND INFANT DEVELOPMENT IN
THREE ASIAN SOCIETIES
AUTHORS: Chung, Sook-Yin & Wang, Yuen, Department of Psychology,
Beijing University
Keywords:________________________________________________
| TITLE:
AUTHORS: ABSTRACT: SAMPLE
(Exact Dimensions are 4.625 in. x 3.625 in.) |
Publications
When checking in, all paid participants will receive the Congress
Program
and the Book of Abstracts as part of the information
kit. Following tradition, the Proceedings of the Bellingham
congress will be published. That book will contain a selection of the addresses,
papers, and posters presented. As noted above, those who wish to have their
presentations considered for publication must submit two copies
of the appropriate paper before leaving Bellingham. The Proceedings
will- be mailed to each registered participant by the publisher, uponcompletion.
Financial Assistance
IACCP maintains the Witkin-Okonji Memorial Fund, which was established
to help provide opportunities for promising young members to attend
meetings of the Association. The fund is in honor of Herman A. Witkin and
Michael Ogbulu Okonji who demonstrated the importance of collaboration
in cross-cultural research projects. The grants, usually in the
amount of $US5OO.00, are awarded primarily to individuals from countries
or areas of the world that would not otherwise be represented at IACCP
conferences. Because funds will permit the awarding of only five or six
grants, competition is keen. Applicants should include the following information:
THE SETTING
Situated on hills above the city, Western Washington University overlooks Bellingham Bay with views of the San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains. Spanning 189 acres, the campus is a stunning blend of art and nature, where prized outdoor sculptures mingle with an architectural blend of the traditional and the modem. Founded in 1893, Western has evolved into a highly-rated, multiple-purpose regional university. Its nearly 600 faculty and 1 1,000 students participate in an array of academic programs. The Center for Cross-Cultural Research, which is housed within the 25-member Department of Psychology, has been identified with IACCP since the latter's inception in 1972. The Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology was founded at Western in 1970, and is one of the Association's official publications. The city of Bellingham and surrounding area is home to about 150,000 people. Seattle is 90 miles (150 km) to the south and Vancouver, B.C. is 50 miles (90 kin) north. Victoria, capital of British Columbia, Canada is a beautiful ferry ride >
Transportation
Planes
Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia each have a large international
airport serviced by major airlines. Bellingham International Airport, just
15 minutes from the University, is serviced by United Airlines and other
regional carriers and has more than ten arrivals and departures daily,
primarily to and from Seattle.
Trains (or Bus)
Both Amtrak (train) and Greyhound (bus) stop at the same station, which
is within minutes of campus, with taxi service readily available.
Automobiles
The University is located about one mile from Interstate 5,
a major west coast freeway.
Congress Lodging, Meals, and Venues
Although many motels are available if required, for most participants
meals and lodging will be at Fairhaven College where up to 600 people can
be housed. Fairhaven is located in a serene setting at the base of a 165-acre
native plant preserve and sanctuary on the WWU campus. Each residential
unit is arranged around a lovely wooded courtyard. Fairhaven offers spacious
indoor and outdoor meeting and recreational areas as well as a private
cafeteria-style dining facility and lounges. Comfortable double or single
sleeping rooms with semi-private baths as well as private suites ideal
for families or groups of friends are available (see registration form
for details and costs). Most of the individual buildings are equipped with
television and recreational facilities. The complex also includes a playground
for young children. The Congress price structure includes most meals, as
indicated on the registration form.
While most attendees are expected to arrive on Monday morning, August 3 and to leave Friday or Saturday August 7 or 8, rooms are available at Fairhaven for Sunday, August 2 and Saturday August 8, but without meals. Such arrangements may be attractive to those who wish to relax and enjoy the scenery or attend part of the Bellingham Festival of Music (see below and also the registration form). Most of the Congress's scientific presentations, symposia and other activities will take place on the main university campus, which is an easy ten-minute walk. However, the Fairhaven complex offers several smaller rooms that are suitable for private meetings, workshops, and special presentations. The poster presentations will be centralized throughout the Congress in the spacious main lobby of the Fairhaven administration and classroom building.
For information about registration, lodging, meals, and other matters unrelated to the scientific program, please contact:
IACCP-98
Conference Services
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington 9822S-9042 U.S.A.
Telephone: (360) 65O-6821
Fax: (360) 65O-6858
E-mail: dbakkom@mail2.admcs.wwu.edu
Northwest Attractions
The land and waters of the Northwest corner of Washington and Southwest
British Columbia are noted for their natural beauty. A broad range of outdoor
activities attract people from around the world. Hiking, shoreline walking
trails, and beaches are within a 10 minute drive of campus. However, people
who attend the Silver jubilee Congress may be particularly interested in
several special, unique attractions. For instance, Bellingham is home port
of the Alaska Ferry. The famous "Inside Passage" to Alaska aboard very
large and comfortable ferries is extremely popular, and advanced booking
is required. For information and reservations call 1-800-642-0066. Other
popular attractions include:
The Bellingham Festival of Music
Every summer since 1991 the tremendously popular Bellingham Festival
of Music has thrilled thousands with memorable performances. In 1998 the
Festival will run from August 1-16, thus completely overlapping the Congress.
Featuring a variety of world-class music, Congress participants will have
the opportunity to attend one or more concerts in Western's Performing
Arts Center or at Bellingham's historic Mt. Baker Theatre. The theme of
the 1998 Festival will be "Beethoven in Bellingham." On Saturday the lst
and Sunday the 2nd, and again on Saturday the 8th, The American Sinfonietta
and well-known guest artists will perform some of Beethoven's most cherished
compositions. The Sinfonietta, under the baton of Michael Palmer, is composed
of some of the finest musicians in the United States. In 1993 the Sinfonietta
established its summer home at the Bellingham Festival of Music. Chamber,
ethnic, and jazz music, performed by several popular guest artists, will
be featured during the evening throughout. the week of the Congress. By
special arrangement, Congress participants will be able to sign up for
one or more performances at discount prices ($15-$18 per ticket). See registration
form.
Whale-Watching Tours
Small ferries frequently depart Bellingham Bay in search of various
families of Orca (Killer) whales in the waters around the San Juan Islands.
If there is sufficient interest, a special Congress tour will be arranged
for Saturday, August 8. See registration form.
Mt. Baker Excursions
The beautiful Mt. Baker is just an hour by automobile from Bellingham.
An active volcano (sister of Mt. St. Helens, which erupted in 1980), Mt.
Baker is known for world-class alpine skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and
breathtaking scenery reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Bus trips can be easily
arranged (see registration form), and a half-day trip
by private automobile is possible.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Walter J. Lonner
Program Chair and Congress President
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
George T. Cvetkovich
Associate Program Chair
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
Joseph E. Trimble
Associate Program Chair
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
John Adamopoulos
Department of Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Deborah L. Best
Chair, Department of Psychology
Wake Forest University
Dale L. Dinnel
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
Deborah K. Forgays
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
Patricia M. Greenfield
Department of Psychology
University of California at Los Angeles
Susanna A. Hayes
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
Ronald A. Kleinknecht
Chair, Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
Roy S. Malpass
Department of Psychology
University of Texas at El Paso
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM EVALUATION COMMITTEE
The Scientific Program Evaluation Committee will be appointed to assist
in reviewing the 500- to 1000-word abstracts. It will consist of 12 to
15 psychologists from many countries who will represent a wide range of
topical areas within psychology. This committee will be formed during the
summer of 1997 so that it may begin evaluating submissions even before
the submission deadline of December 1, 1997.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
December 1, 1997 Deadline for Submission of Proposals
February 1, 1998 Deadline for Witkin-Okonji Fund Applications
February 15, 1998 Notification by Scientific Program Advisory Committee
March 15, 1998 Early Bird Registration Deadline
April 15, 1998 Deadline for Registration by Participants
May 15, 1998
Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts if they are to Appear in the Book of
Abstracts and for
Inclusion on the Congress Program