Psychology in Society
Department of Psychology, Stellenbosch University · South Africa
Aims & Scope
PINS is one of 3 established Psychology journals in South Africa. It celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023 and has consistently engaged with debates in critical psychologies. Its core defining feature is that it engages critical theories in its psycho-social analyses. Critical theories may include feminism, Marxism, queer theory, critical race theory, cultural theory, post colonial theory, decolonial theory, critical disability theory, critical sustainability theories and other critical theoretical stances pertinent to Psychology.
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Frequently asked questions about Psychology in Society
Is Psychology in Society a predatory journal?
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What is the impact factor of Psychology in Society?
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Is Psychology in Society indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Psychology in Society is indexed in DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Psychology in Society?
PINS is one of 3 established Psychology journals in South Africa. It celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023 and has consistently engaged with debates in critical psychologies. Its core defining feature is that it engages critical theories in its psycho-social analyses. Critical theories may include feminism, Marxism, queer theory, critical race theory, cultural theory, post colonial theory, decolonial theory, critical disability theory, critical sustainability theories and other critical theoretical stances pertinent to Psychology.
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