Aims and Scope
The editorial policy of the "Scientific Studios on Social and Political Psychology" journal is based on the principles of objectivity and impartiality in the selection of articles for publication; high demands on the quality of scientific research; obligatory peer review of articles; collegiality in making decisions on the publication of articles; accessibility and efficiency in communicating with authors; strict compliance with copyright and related rights. The main criterion in the selection of materials for publication is their originality and relevance of ideas, the scientific and factual reliability of the presented material.
The purpose of "Scientific Studios on Social and Political Psychology" is to highlight the results of scientific research, the different views of scientists on global and current issues, and to analyse perspectives for the future.
Journal objectives:
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publication of scientific results on the expansion and modernisation of research in the phychology, the introduction of innovations in production;
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establishment of partnership cooperation with foreign scientific publishing organisations;
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compliance with editorial ethics.
Beginning with Vol. 30, No. 1, 2024, the editorial board narrowed the thematic scope of the journal. The journal publishes articles in the following main areas:
- Social Psychology: welcomes submissions that explore the dynamics of human behavior in social contexts, includes but is not limited to research on social cognition, social influence, group dynamics, prejudice, discrimination, social identity, interpersonal relationships, and the impact of culture on social behavior.
- Political Psychology: topics of interest include political ideology, polarization, voting behavior, political communication, leadership, public opinion, political participation, and the psychological drivers behind policy preferences.
- Psychology of Personality: dedicates to research on personality traits, their measurement, development, and influence on individual behavior. Studies exploring the intersection of personality psychology with other disciplines are particularly welcome.
- Media Psychology: journal invites research on media consumption, media literacy, media influence, media effects on attitudes and behaviors, the role of technology in shaping media experiences, and the psychological impact of emerging media platforms. The goal is to increase our understanding of how media affects people and society.
- Theoretical and Methodological Foundations of Research in the Field of Social and Behavioral Sciences: articles focused on the development of new theories, methods, and practical applications for addressing social and behavioral issues.
The journal publishes topical research that makes a significant contribution to the development of psychological theory or methodology, addresses issues of general importance and/or current problems, and generates new ideas that go beyond the research topic. The main audience of the journal is researchers in the field of psychological sciences, doctoral students, teachers, and employees of the psychological sphere.
"Scientific Studios on Social and Political Psychology" is characterised by a dedicated team of professional editors, a fair and rigorous peer-review process, high standards of editing and editorial independence.