Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP170104948

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP170104948

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Expanding concepts of harm and their implications. This project aims to document how the meanings of psychological concepts – mental disorder, trauma, abuse, prejudice, and bullying, among others – have changed in recent decades. Their meanings now refer to a broader range of phenomena than before. Using experimental and computerized text analysis, this project will document these historical changes in the scientific literature, the culture at large and the general public. It aims to clarify the cultural dynamics that drive ‘concept creep’, proposing that it reflects a rising sensitivity to harm, and examine the complex social implications of expanded definitions of harm. It expects to evaluate major cultural shifts in how the public understands harm and vulnerability.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-03-2017

End Date: 31-12-2020

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $318,500.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Psychology | Social and Community Psychology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences |

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences | Psychology | Social and Community Psychology

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