Social Psychology Quarterly (SPQ)

Social Psychology Quarterly is one of the oldest and most respected journals in the field of social psychology; it has been published continuously since 1937, beginning as Sociometry and later adopting its current name to emphasize its interdisciplinary reach. The journal serves as a leading scholarly forum for research that investigates the complex interplay between individuals and societal structures. It publishes theoretical essays and empirical studies that advance understanding of how social environments shape psychological processes and, conversely, how individual behavior and cognition influence social outcomes. Articles often explore topics such as social interaction, identity and self‑concept, group dynamics, social perception, social influence, attitudes and norms, and the role of institutions and social structures in shaping behavior. The quarterly publication cycle ensures a steady flow of high‑quality research that contributes to both foundational theory and contemporary debate in social psychology and related disciplines. In doing so, the journal draws contributions from sociology, psychology, and interdisciplinary fields, fostering cross‑disciplinary dialogue and innovation. As an official publication of the American Sociological Association, Social Psychology Quarterly maintains rigorous peer review and editorial standards and is widely indexed and cited within the social sciences.

Social Psychology Quarterly (SPQ) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Social Psychology, how intra‑individual processes influence and are influenced by social structure, the dynamics of groups and collectivities, identity, social interaction, perception, cognition, attitudes, and the implications of social organization on psychological processes , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0190-2725, E-ISSN: 1939-8999, Established: 1937, Impact Factor: 2.1
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

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