Morton Deutsch: An appreciative reflection

摘要

Morton Deutsch was a pioneer of peace psychology who is best known for his enormous intellectual contributions to the field. Recognizing these contributions, this article shows how he also made significant contributions to the field through his participatory approach as the first president of American Psychological Association Division 48, his legitimation of peace psychology as a field of psychological inquiry and practice, and his mentoring, encouragement, and support for younger generations of peace psychology both nationally and internationally. Using the author's personal experiences, the article shows how he was able to create transformational moments and spaces that enabled the development of a younger peace psychologist and then supported him on his longer term journey of peace.