Nico van Oudenhoven's Books

The narrative told in this book deals with the following questions: Why is it that ‘good’ and ‘just’ people, or those who think they are, often vehemently disagree with each other, even to points of hating, vilifying or waging war on one another? Would not a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms and processes of human behaviour dynamics lead to the creation of conditions and situations that could build bridges between the opposing parties or otherwise resolve their differences in an amicable and fruitful manner? And if so, what are these mechanisms and processes and how could they best be introduced and made common good? Can there be unity in diversity? And, central to this account, how do we engage young people in this debate? What do we, adults, tell them, what do we expect from them, hope and wish for them? What do they see as their roles in a world that is seemingly becoming increasingly, childish, fragmenting and polarising?

This book challenges what the authors see as a privileged narrative entertained by NGOs in the Global North when it comes to their relationship with their counterparts from the Global South. It suggests approaches to jointly generate new knowledge, high quality networks, and valuable reciprocal and validated collaboration. Issues such as “the Law of Detrimental Effect,” “Collateral Beauty,” “the Collective Psychosis and Bureaucrats,” “Pain as a Catalyst,” “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” and “Intercultural Communication” are highlighted.

UPSI-5 is an easy to use global screening device that can assess the psychosocial wellbeing of large populations of 5-year-children.

Book's by Nico van Oudenhoven

Navigating Childish Times

Navigating Childish Times

No Mask, No Filter

No Mask, No Filter

Upsi-5 - The Universal Psychosocial Indicator for Five-Year-Old Boys and Girls

Upsi-5 - The Universal Psychosocial Indicator for Five-Year-Old Boys and Girls

Navigating Childish Times

Navigating Childish Times

Upsi-5 - The Universal Psychosocial Indicator for Five-Year-Old Boys and Girls

Upsi-5 - The Universal Psychosocial Indicator for Five-Year-Old Boys and Girls

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