MA Psychology Personality Stress Anxiety

A Russian student in Canada focuses intently on her psychology studies, symbolized by the flags of both nations.

Originally from Russia, where I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology ten years ago, I now reside in Canada. I am eager to pursue graduate studies at ____ University, as I believe this program is the perfect foundation for my primary ambition: establishing a private practice to assist individuals struggling with depression, stress, and anxiety. I am guided by Lao Tzu's wisdom, which advises those with depression to detach from their past and those with anxiety to focus less on the future, emphasizing the importance of living in the present. My professional aspirations include both research and practice, concentrating on personality and its evolution throughout life stages, specifically how scientific inquiry in these areas can aid in treating depression, stress, and anxiety.

I am greatly impressed by the research conducted by the esteemed faculty at ____, particularly Dr. ____'s innovative studies on perfectionism, cognition, and personality's relationship with alcohol use. I have also explored Dr. ____'s work in psychological health, anxiety, and depression, and I am excited about the possibility of meeting the faculty and studying under them. Additionally, I am eager to engage in your program's celebration of diversity, learning from colleagues worldwide and my mentors as a Russian woman.

I feel a moral obligation to contribute to those who have not achieved the same level of success in managing mental health and spiritual growth. To me, success is not measured by wealth, status, or honor, but by achieving a balanced life that enriches our community, humanity, and ourselves. This perspective drives my desire to support and empower those in need, providing them with tools for survival and a quest for satisfaction and meaning.

My passion lies in studying personality and social psychology, particularly their intersection. I aim to explore the links between personality traits and general health, and how these traits may predict illness. While I am enthusiastic about the broad spectrum of psychology topics in your rigorous program, my specific focus will be on the relationship between personality traits and stress, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

I am keen to understand why people engage in behaviors that lead to cardiovascular diseases or other chronic health issues, despite knowing the consequences. I question some conclusions drawn by researchers like Costa and McCrae, who suggest minimal personality changes after age 30.

In my view, personality evolves throughout life, influenced by the dynamic interplay between cognition and life events. Achieving a healthy balance is crucial for mental and physical health. More research is needed to understand the subtle connections between personality traits and health issues. This research is vital for developing preventive psychological measures to identify individuals at risk for certain disorders, promoting a healthier society. To achieve these goals, I look forward to learning about current developments in psychology through your Master's Program at ____: history, theory, methods and methodology, techniques, practice, and research in key areas of our field.

I have also nurtured a minor interest in linguistics and am passionate about studying language acquisition, use, and comprehension—unanswered questions in psycholinguistics. For example, I ponder whether syntax is based on innate mental structures or a result of intelligence and social interaction. I enjoy exploring language theories, how we associate meaning with sounds, and the use of syntax. Studying psycholinguistics concerning second language speakers would be particularly intriguing.

I aspire to establish a private practice and dedicate my life to aiding clients in overcoming stress and anxiety, and effectively handling new or difficult life situations. I am eager to tackle complex issues related to controlling the turbulent mind, a source of suffering, and to better understand life events through conscious perception.

My journey into psychology began with philosophy. In secondary school, I was captivated by Plato and Aristotle, enjoying Plato's insights on the physical world and perception and sharing Aristotle's quest for truth. Eventually, I found my truth in psychology, discovering the questions I wish to explore and the answers I believe will be most interesting and useful.

My spiritual journey has been one of self-awareness and understanding. I am now eager to immerse myself in the professional study of psychology. My extensive experience as a social worker with abandoned children in orphanages inspired me. I self-published a book on this experience, “____,” which is successfully selling on Amazon. My second book, “____,” explores philosophical approaches to life and my spiritual psychology journey. Both books are available in select bookstores. I aspire to continue writing and improving, hoping to gain recognition over time.

I sincerely thank you for considering my application.

MA Psychology Personality Stress Anxiety