Revista de Psicologia PUCP
Scope & Guideline
Innovating the field of psychology with open-access scholarship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Psychosocial Dynamics:
Explores the interplay between individual psychological processes and social contexts, including studies on victimization, social vulnerability, and community health. - Psychometric Assessments:
Focuses on the development and validation of psychological measurement tools across diverse populations, ensuring cultural relevance and reliability. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
Investigates factors influencing mental health, resilience, and well-being, particularly in vulnerable populations such as adolescents and marginalized groups. - Cultural and Social Representations:
Analyzes how cultural narratives and social representations shape psychological experiences and behaviors, with particular attention to issues like identity, memory, and social justice. - Intervention and Therapeutic Approaches:
Evaluates various therapeutic methods and psychosocial interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes in different settings, including educational and clinical environments.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Social Issues on Mental Health:
There is an increasing focus on how social issues, such as poverty, violence, and cultural identity, directly influence mental health outcomes, highlighting the need for community-based interventions. - Digital Well-Being and Technology Use:
Emerging research on the psychological effects of digital technology use, including internet addiction and cyberbullying, reflects the growing relevance of technology in contemporary psychological studies. - Resilience and Coping Strategies:
A trend towards exploring resilience factors and coping mechanisms in various populations, particularly adolescents during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizes adaptive strategies for mental health. - Cultural Contexts in Psychology:
An increased emphasis on culturally relevant psychological research that addresses the unique experiences of Latin American populations, including indigenous perspectives and social justice issues. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mental Health:
There is a growing trend towards integrating psychological research with other disciplines, such as sociology and education, to create a more comprehensive understanding of mental health in various contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Psychopathology:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional psychopathological models, with a shift towards more integrative and contextual approaches to mental health. - Behavioral Interventions:
Research centered on purely behavioral interventions without considering broader psychosocial factors appears to be waning, as the field moves towards holistic and multifaceted treatment strategies. - Neuroscientific Approaches:
Interest in purely neuroscientific perspectives, particularly those not integrated with psychological or social contexts, seems to be declining in favor of more interdisciplinary approaches. - Historical Analysis of Psychological Constructs:
There are fewer papers focusing on historical or theoretical analyses of psychological constructs, suggesting a trend towards applied research with immediate relevance to contemporary issues. - General Educational Psychology,:
Research that broadly addresses educational psychology without specific focus on cultural or contextual factors is less common, indicating a shift towards more localized and relevant educational studies.
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