JOWO PHASES Extension
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John Beverley
May 28, 2025, 11:32:34 AMMay 28
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This workshop, in association with the National Institute of Health funded project Promoting Healthy Aging through Semantic Enrichment of Solitude Research (PHASES) (NIH Grant #R01AG075745), focuses on advancing social science research concerning healthy aging through the application of semantic technologies.
Varied definitions, measurement methods, and theoretical frameworks often hinder effective synthesis across theory and research on solitude, narrative identity, and gerotranscendence. For example, solitude research often focuses on short-term psychological states (of being alone), while narrative identity research addresses long-term identity development and meaning-making, and gerotranscendence studies explore shifts in life perspectives among older adults. Although there are some obvious overlaps, inconsistencies in construct definitions and methodologies across the different areas have limited integration of this research. Thus, there is a clear need for ontologies to bridge gaps across disciplines, standardize definitions, and enable interdisciplinary collaboration.
With an emphasis on gerotranscendence, narrative identity, and solitude, we will explore how ontologies and knowledge graphs enrich disparate data in social science research.
Varied definitions, measurement methods, and theoretical frameworks often hinder effective synthesis across theory and research on solitude, narrative identity, and gerotranscendence. For example, solitude research often focuses on short-term psychological states (of being alone), while narrative identity research addresses long-term identity development and meaning-making, and gerotranscendence studies explore shifts in life perspectives among older adults. Although there are some obvious overlaps, inconsistencies in construct definitions and methodologies across the different areas have limited integration of this research. Thus, there is a clear need for ontologies to bridge gaps across disciplines, standardize definitions, and enable interdisciplinary collaboration.
With an emphasis on gerotranscendence, narrative identity, and solitude, we will explore how ontologies and knowledge graphs enrich disparate data in social science research.
When & Where
08-12 September 2025 | Catania, Sicily
Topics
Details can be found on the workshop page.
08-12 September 2025 | Catania, Sicily
Topics
- Development of ontologies for psychological research, with particular interest in narrative identity, solitude, and gerotranscendence constructs
- Challenges in aligning constructs and datasets across social science fields
- Strategies for enhancing clarity and standardization of psychological and philosophy constructs such as loneliness, solitude, and social isolation
- Connecting ontologies to existing frameworks, such as the Behavior Change Intervention Ontology, Mental Functioning Ontology, and Emotion Ontology
- Addressing ethical, cultural, and demographic nuances in psychological and social science ontological modeling
- Integrating ontology development with mixed methods in social science research
- Case studies on semantic technologies in social science research
- Ontology-based insights into the psychology of meaning-making, resilience, and flourishing
- Abstract (presentation only): 2–3 pages, 10–15 min presentation (not in proceedings).
- Short papers: 6–8 pages, 10–15 min presentation.
- Full papers: 10–14 pages, 20–25 min presentation.
- Page count includes references; presentation times include Q&A.
Details can be found on the workshop page.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: 14 June 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 14 July 2025
Camera-Ready Submissions: 1 September 2025
Workshop Date: between 8-9 September 2025
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