Journal of Psychology in Africa

英文简介

Findings from psychological research in Africa and related regions need an inter-disciplinary forum for broad-based dissemination and utilization in the context of development. The Journal of Psychology in Africa provides such a forum. Its core mission is to advance psychological research for the social-cultural and health development in Africanist settings, inclusive of the African diaspora communities around the globe. Research that addresses African heritage realities and opportunities is particularly encouraged. Contributions should attempt a synthesis of local and universal methodologies and applications, contributing to the wider body of knowledge in the applied psychological sciences. The Journal of Psychology in Africa publishes original empirical research articles, research reviews, conceptual development articles and thematic issues. Manuscripts can be regular research reports, brief reports, and those that address topical professional issues, including case analysis reports. Book reviews are accepted for publication as special announcements. Specifically, manuscripts with the following qualities are encouraged: 1) Combine quantitative and qualitative data, 2) Take a systematic qualitative or ethnographic approach, 3) Use an original and creative methodological approach, 4) Address an important but overlooked topic, 5) Present new theoretical or conceptual ideas; and 6) Present innovative context sensitive applications. Manuscript for publication consideration should show an awareness of the cultural context of the research questions asked, the measures used, the results obtained, and interpretations proposed. Finally the papers should be practical, based on local experience, and applicable to crucial efforts in key areas of psychology for development in African cultural heritage settings.

中文简介

非洲和有关区域的心理学研究结果需要一个跨学科论坛，以便在发展的范围内广泛传播和利用。《非洲心理学杂志》提供了这样一个论坛。它的核心任务是促进心理研究，以促进非洲主义环境下的社会、文化和健康发展，包括世界各地的非洲散居社区。特别鼓励研究非洲遗产的现实和机会。贡献应设法综合当地和普遍的方法和应用，为应用心理学的更广泛的知识体系作出贡献。《非洲心理学杂志》发表原创的实证研究文章、研究综述、概念发展文章和主题问题。手稿可以是定期的研究报告，简短的报告，以及那些涉及主题的专业问题，包括案例分析报告。书评可作为特别通告出版。具体来说，鼓励具有以下品质的手稿:1)结合定量和定性数据，2)采取系统的定性或人种志方法，3)使用原创和创造性的方法论方法，4)处理一个重要但被忽视的主题，5)提出新的理论或概念观点;6)展示创新的上下文敏感应用程序。考虑出版的稿件应表明对所提出的研究问题、使用的措施、取得的结果和提出的解释的文化背景的认识。最后，这些论文应以当地经验为基础，切实可行，并适用于非洲文化遗产环境中促进发展的心理学关键领域的关键努力。

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