South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP)

The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) is the flagship scholarly journal of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) and one of the foremost outlets for psychological research in Africa. It publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed contributions in English from all major subfields of psychology, with a strong emphasis on work that addresses empirical and theoretical questions relevant to the African context. Priority is given to research that explores psychological processes in relation to social change, development, cultural diversity, inequality, and public health challenges facing South African and African societies. The journal welcomes a broad range of article types — including empirical research, theoretical analyses, methodological innovations, review articles, book reviews, short communications, and commentaries on previously published work. Over the years, SAJP has contributed significantly to the global understanding of psychology by showcasing research that blends rigorous scientific inquiry with relevance to social realities and policy. It serves as a platform for scholars from South Africa and around the world, encouraging dialogue that spans traditional boundaries of psychology and engages with interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal is indexed in major databases including Scopus and the Social Science Citation Index, reflecting its academic reach and influence.

South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, General Psychology, , theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, short communications, book reviews, and commentaries that address psychological issues relevant to South Africa and Africa more broadly, developmental, clinical, cognitive, and cultural psychology , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0081-2463, E-ISSN: 2078-208X, Established: 1970, Impact Factor: 1.5
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

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