Life-span development
Developmental pathways, turning points, transitions and the psychological construction of individual life courses.
13th APSPA International Conference
Personal Life Trajectories
Social and Individual Context
Kostroma State University and the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association jointly welcome scholars and practitioners to explore how personal agency and social environments shape development across the lifespan.
Dates30 September-3 October 2027
VenueKostroma State University, Kostroma, Russia
Host countryRussian Federation
Conference focus
Social context
The influence of family, education, culture, communities, institutions and historical conditions on personal trajectories.
Individual agency
Identity, motivation, resilience, choice and the ways individuals shape their own paths within changing environments.
Education and inclusion
School psychology, inclusive education, learner support and educational settings as contexts for development.
Mental health and well-being
Prevention, intervention, mindfulness and psychological support across childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
Cross-cultural research
Interdisciplinary and international perspectives on how culture and society interact with personal development.
Programme and participation
Programme formats
- Keynote and invited presentations
- Symposia and 60-minute professional workshops
- Individual papers and poster presentations
- Children’s Assembly on 1 October 2027
- Virtual presentations on 2 October 2027
Important deadlines
- Abstract submission: 31 March 2027 at 5:00 pm
- Full paper submission: 31 May 2027 at 5:00 pm
- Detailed schedule: To be announced in the first week of July 2027
Registration fees are non-refundable. Participants should arrange passports, visas and travel or medical insurance before registering.
Registration fees
| Category | APSPA member | Non-member | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| International delegate (presenter) | USD 30 | USD 50 | Lunch and dinner for two days, conference kit, presentation certificate and proceedings publication with ISBN. |
| Accompanying international delegate (non-presenter) | USD 30 | USD 50 | Conference lunch for two days. |
| Delegate from the Russian Federation | 2,000 rubles | - | Lunch for two days, conference kit, presentation certificate and proceedings publication with ISBN. |
| Accommodation and transfer | USD 400 | USD 500 | Group transfer from Moscow International Airport and three-star hotel accommodation with breakfast. |
| Virtual presentation, 2 October 2027 | INR 2,500 | INR 3,000 | E-certificate and digital copies of the book of abstracts or proceedings. |
Conference contacts
International delegates
Prof. Panch. Ramalingam
Founder President, Asia Pacific School Psychology Association.
Delegates of the Russian Federation
Prof. Tatiana Adeeva
Head, Department of Special Education and Psychology, Kostroma State University, Kostroma, Russia.
Full conference brochure
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