Psychology and Developing Societies (PDS)

Psychology and Developing Societies is a scholarly, peer‑reviewed bi‑annual journal established in 1989 that explores psychological research and theory with particular relevance to developing societies. Published by SAGE Publications in partnership with the Department of Psychology at the University of Allahabad, the journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to discuss psychological phenomena shaped by sociocultural, historical, economic, and policy‑related factors in contexts outside the Western tradition. Recognizing the distinct experiences and challenges of developing regions, the journal actively promotes work that reflects indigenous knowledge systems, culturally grounded methodologies, alternative theoretical paradigms, and research that informs social and public policy. Articles encompass a range of subfields in psychology—including social, cultural, developmental, and community psychology—and often bridge theory with practical relevance for societal well‑being in countries with unique developmental dynamics. With a global editorial board and an emphasis on expanding the scope of psychological inquiry beyond dominant Western frameworks, Psychology and Developing Societies contributes importantly to diversifying scholarly discourse in psychology and fostering inclusive, contextually meaningful research.

Psychology and Developing Societies (PDS) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Social Psychology, review articles, and conceptual pieces that showcase alternative paradigms, indigenous frameworks, and implications for social policy and community well‑being in developing contexts , Online or Print , Bi-Annual Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0971-3336, E-ISSN: 0973-0761, Established: 1989, Impact Factor: 0.8
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE