The Impact Of Globalization Of Psychology

The opening of world markets and the virtually unbound circulation of goods, information and resources have presented a double edged sword. Stevens (2007), defines globalization as, "a process of worldwide integration through the movement of goods and capital, expansion of democratic institutions and human rights, access to information, and migration of people (p. 1). The impact of globalization is visible in political, social and economic systems the world over. The rapidly changing landscape of the world, promulgated by political and commercial interests contributed to the multitude of factors that perpetrated financial, political and social degradation in many parts of the world. As a result, conflict, exploitation of the natural resources,

As a result, there is a growing need for international service. “The growing demand for effective international interventions, which includes direct client services as well as policy informed social programs, requires that ethical principles and standard of conduct evolve in order to facilitate the competent practice of international psychologist” (Stevens, 2010, p. 1). The national and international development psychology offers an avenue for the understanding how persons and groups can adapt and endeavor in a multifaceted and shifting global ecology. Despite the positive inclinations of psychology, and its capacity to improve the human condition, global concerns and multilevel international dynamics presents challenges to the goal of enhancing public welfare. “As a discipline, psychology aims at understanding of how people can strive to full their aspirations, how they can realize their true potential concerning their thoughts and actions, and how it does this by describing, predicting, explain and optimizing psychological adaptation and development in the human ecology” (Silbereisen as cited in Leach, Stevens and Lindsay, 2012, p. xxi).

The development and use of an agreed upon international code of ethic is a well-intentioned and commendable pursuit. A universal code of ethics is a useful and necessary tool in a diverse society. While there is an innumerable amount of diversity, a well-crafted and flexible universal code could potentially provide a solid framework to guide the research, practice and comportment of psychology professionals in intercontinental settings. Given the vastness of global concerns, a multileveled, value based approach holds the greatest propensity for successfully universal