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Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines, Connecting Scholars
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Human Behavior and Psychology:
The journal regularly publishes studies that explore psychological constructs, such as emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and body image, emphasizing how these factors influence individual behavior in various social contexts. - Social Dynamics and Relationships:
Research on interpersonal relationships, including marriage satisfaction, family dynamics, and community resilience, is a core focus, examining how cultural and societal factors shape these experiences. - Impact of Digital Media:
The influence of social media and digital environments on behavior, including topics like cyberbullying, online aggression, and social activism, is a prominent area of study, reflecting the changing landscape of communication. - Health and Well-being:
The journal addresses health-related topics, including mental health, vaccine hesitancy, and the effects of pandemics on psychological well-being, with an emphasis on culturally relevant approaches. - Organizational Behavior and Management:
Studies on employee engagement, leadership, and workplace dynamics are frequently featured, highlighting the relationship between individual attributes and organizational outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19:
Research on the psychological and social experiences of individuals during and post-pandemic, including studies on vaccine hesitancy, health behaviors, and emotional responses, is increasingly prominent, reflecting the ongoing relevance of the pandemic's effects. - Digital Behavior and Social Media:
The examination of social media's role in shaping behaviors and social movements, such as the #MeToo movement and online aggression, is emerging as a critical area of interest, highlighting the intersection of technology and social behavior. - Family and Marital Dynamics:
There is a growing focus on family structures, including the impacts of single motherhood and children on marital satisfaction, indicating a trend towards understanding familial relationships in the context of modern societal changes. - Workplace Dynamics and Employee Well-being:
Studies on employee engagement, workplace culture, and the psychological impacts of work-life conflict are trending, emphasizing the importance of mental health in organizational settings.
Declining or Waning
- Ageing and Age-based Issues:
Themes related to perceptions of ageing and successful ageing have seen a decline, suggesting a shift away from gerontological studies towards more pressing contemporary social issues. - Rural and Agrarian Studies:
Research focusing on rural communities and agrarian dynamics, such as the role of middlemen in agriculture, has decreased, indicating a potential shift in focus towards urban-centric studies or broader social issues. - Cultural Identity and Multiculturalism:
Although previously a focus, studies exploring multicultural interactions and ethnic identity among adolescents are less frequent, suggesting a move towards more immediate social challenges rather than theoretical explorations of identity.
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