Quaderns de Psicologia
Scope & Guideline
Empowering minds with cutting-edge psychological research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Psychology and Identity:
The journal explores themes related to social identity, including gender, race, and cultural dynamics. It emphasizes how these identities interact with psychological well-being and societal structures. - Mental Health and Well-being:
A core focus of the journal is on mental health, including studies on mental health services, stigma, and the effects of social determinants on psychological well-being. - Feminist and Gender Studies:
The journal features significant contributions from feminist psychology and gender-sensitive approaches, examining issues such as gender-based violence, empowerment, and the role of gender in psychological practices. - Cultural and Contextual Influences:
Research published in the journal often considers the influence of cultural and contextual factors on psychological phenomena, particularly in Latin American settings. - Innovative Methodologies:
Quaderns de Psicologia promotes diverse research methodologies, including qualitative studies, autoethnography, and integrative reviews, to capture complex psychological issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health Activism and Social Justice:
There is a growing emphasis on mental health activism, particularly in relation to stigma reduction and community support, which aligns with global movements for social justice. - Intersectionality in Psychological Research:
The journal is increasingly focusing on intersectionality, exploring how different social identities (e.g., race, gender, and class) intersect to affect mental health and psychological outcomes. - Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health:
Recent publications reflect a significant interest in understanding the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including studies on resilience, coping mechanisms, and the long-term effects on mental health. - Cultural Psychology and Local Contexts:
There is an emerging trend towards research that emphasizes cultural psychology, examining how local cultural practices and beliefs shape psychological experiences and outcomes. - Innovative Health Interventions:
The journal is increasingly publishing research on innovative health interventions, such as mHealth applications, which aim to address mental health challenges in modern contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Psychotherapy Approaches:
There seems to be a waning focus on traditional, one-size-fits-all psychotherapy approaches, possibly indicating a shift towards more integrative and context-sensitive therapeutic practices. - General Psychological Theories without Contextualization:
Papers that apply broad psychological theories without considering specific cultural or social contexts are appearing less frequently, suggesting a move towards more localized and relevant psychological research. - Quantitative Research Dominance:
The journal appears to be moving away from purely quantitative studies, reflecting a broader trend in psychology towards qualitative and mixed-methods research that captures the complexity of human experiences.
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