PSYCHOLOGICA BELGICA

Scope & Guideline

Connecting researchers and practitioners through open access.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of PSYCHOLOGICA BELGICA with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN0033-2879
PublisherUBIQUITY PRESS LTD
Support Open AccessYes
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1975 to 2024
AbbreviationPSYCHOL BELG / Psychol. Belg.
Frequency1 issue/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressUnit 3N, 6 Osborn Street, LONDON E1 6TD, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

PSYCHOLOGICA BELGICA primarily focuses on the broad spectrum of psychological research, emphasizing empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and methodological advancements within the field of psychology. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that advances understanding of human behavior, cognition, and emotional processes.
  1. Developmental Psychology:
    Research investigating psychological growth and changes across the lifespan, including studies on children, adolescents, and older adults, often focusing on emotional and behavioral variables.
  2. Well-Being and Mental Health:
    Explorations of psychosocial well-being, mental health challenges, and the impact of external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological states.
  3. Social and Organizational Psychology:
    Examinations of interpersonal relationships, workplace dynamics, trust, and group behavior, including the effects of social phenomena on individual psychology.
  4. Methodological Innovations:
    Contributions that introduce or refine research methodologies, including statistical techniques and psychometric evaluations, to enhance the robustness of psychological research.
  5. Cross-Cultural Psychology:
    Studies addressing psychological phenomena across different cultural contexts, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of human behavior in diverse settings.
Recent publications in PSYCHOLOGICA BELGICA reflect emerging themes that are garnering increasing attention. These trends demonstrate a responsiveness to contemporary issues and the evolving landscape of psychological research.
  1. Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health:
    A significant number of studies focus on the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, examining its influence on well-being, coping strategies, and social behaviors.
  2. Intersection of Technology and Psychology:
    Emerging research on the implications of social media, digital communication, and technology use in psychological contexts is increasingly relevant, highlighting shifts in social interaction.
  3. Body Image and Self-Perception:
    There is a growing interest in the relationships between body image, self-awareness, and emotional well-being, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
  4. Psychosocial Resilience and Adaptation:
    Studies that explore resilience, coping mechanisms, and adaptive behaviors in response to stressors are becoming more prominent, reflecting a broader focus on positive psychology.
  5. Cultural and Contextual Influences on Behavior:
    Research that examines how cultural factors shape psychological processes and behaviors is on the rise, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding human psychology.

Declining or Waning

While PSYCHOLOGICA BELGICA continues to publish a wide array of psychological research, certain themes have shown a decline in recent years. This may reflect shifting interests in the field or broader changes in societal and research priorities.
  1. Traditional Psychometric Assessments:
    There appears to be a decreasing emphasis on conventional psychometric testing and assessment tools, as newer methodologies and integrative approaches are gaining traction.
  2. Longitudinal Studies:
    Fewer publications focus on longitudinal research designs that track changes over time, indicating a possible shift toward cross-sectional studies or immediate impact analyses.
  3. Clinical Psychology Focus:
    Though still present, there is a noticeable reduction in studies targeting clinical psychological conditions, as broader topics of well-being and social behavior take precedence.
  4. Behavioral Interventions:
    Research centered on specific behavioral interventions for psychological conditions is less prominent, perhaps overshadowed by a growing interest in holistic and integrative approaches.

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