Journal of the International Society of Political Psychology
Understanding the psychological aspects of national and international political developments is increasingly important in this age of international tension and sweeping political change. Political Psychology, the journal of the International Society of Political Psychology, is dedicated to the analysis of the interrelationships between psychological and political processes. International contributors draw on a diverse range of sources, including cognitive psychology, political science, economics, history, international relations, philosophy, political theory, sociology, and social and clinical psychology.
Political Psychology announces a Multi-journal Special Issue on Advancing the Interface between Research and Practice: Political Psychology is happy to announce that it is participating in a Multi-journal Special Issue on Advancing the Interface between Research and Practice for Sustainable Development. You can read a general description of the project and all of the Calls for Papers HERE. Proposal for a Multi-journal Special Issue (MJSI).
Political Psychology has a 2-year impact factor of 4.0 and a 5-year impact factor of 5.3. It is ranked 27th of the 317 journals in the Political Science category, and 10th of 76 journals in the Social Psychology category. Political Psychology is in over 6,000 institutions worldwide, and its published manuscripts are downloaded hundreds of thousands of times each year.
The journal Political Psychology is housed at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Join ISPP or get your own subscription to the journal so as not to miss any issues!
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Submissions
Please see this document for our Author Guidelines and additional information regarding submissions.
Political Psychology will be taking a brief hiatus in reviewing submissions from December 21, 2024 to January 13, 2025 as we transition to a new editorial team. Authors are welcome to continue to submit to the journal during this time but should expect an extended decision wait time. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we make this change.
Political Psychology has two hiatus periods during the year. During these times, the journal will not process new manuscripts but will continue to process revised manuscripts, reviews, and manuscripts already in the system. The December hiatus extends from 15 December until 3 January. The July hiatus extends from 1 July until 21 July.
Editors
Editor-in-Chief: Orla Muldoon
Editorial Manager: Margaret Grene
Editorial Assistant: Aoife Marie Foran
Co-editors: Pablo De Tezano-Pinto, Shose Kessi, Samara Klar, Robert Klemmensen, I-Ching Lee, James McAuley, Chris Weber
Associate Editors: Veronica Hopner, Sarah Jay, Alastair Nightingale
University of Limerick
E-mail: PoliticalPsychology at University of Limerick
Book Review Editor
Kristen Monroe
Professor, University of California – Irvine
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