Integrating Psychoanalysis and Quantitative Research in Psychology with Dr. Chris Hopwood

In this interview, Dr. Chris Hopwood shares his journey into academia, his integration of psychodynamic and interpersonal theories into quantitative research, and his perspectives on personality assessment, clinical orientation, and the role of psychology in addressing global issues like climate change and animal rights.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Chris Hopwood01:55 The Journey into Academia04:08 Discovering Psychoanalytic Theory06:30 Interpersonal Theory and Its Impact08:49 Debates in Personality Assessment10:40 The Evolution of Personality Disorders12:54 Understanding Personality Functioning15:14 The Intersection of Personality and Clinical Psychology16:40 The Importance of Theoretical Orientation18:58 The Role of Scientific Method in Psychoanalysis20:38 The Future of Psychological Theory22:33 Experiences in Zurich and European Perspectives25:19 The State of Psychoanalysis in Academia27:38 The Relevance of Theoretical Orientation29:41 Human-Animal Relations and Moral Crisis31:53 Addressing Climate Change in Clinical Practice33:12 Confronting Eco-Anxiety and Human Cruelty36:50 Navigating Academic Paths and Choices41:52 Balancing Academia and Personal Life44:38 The Role of Psychoanalysis in Modern Psychology51:26 Exploring Human-Animal Relations55:08 Addressing Climate Anxiety in TherapyResourcesPsychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations Major Theories of Personality Disorder Society for Interpersonal Theory and Research Harvard Medical School Psychiatry DepartmentRobert Karen’s workLes Morey’s work“Interpersonal theory of personality” by Aaron Pincus“A Contemporary Interpersonal Model of Personality Pathology and Personality Disorder” by Pincus and HopwoodGuest linksFaculty pagePublications Credits:Host & Executive Producer - Bevin Campbell, Psy.D.Guest - Dr. Chris HopwoodAudio Editor & Co-Producer - Ellis FeldmanComposer, Writer, & Co-Producer - Brian Mageo-Sausser