非洲和有關(guān)區(qū)域的心理學(xué)研究結(jié)果需要一個跨學(xué)科論壇，以便在發(fā)展的范圍內(nèi)廣泛傳播和利用?！斗侵扌睦韺W(xué)雜志》提供了這樣一個論壇。它的核心任務(wù)是促進(jìn)心理研究，以促進(jìn)非洲主義環(huán)境下的社會、文化和健康發(fā)展，包括世界各地的非洲散居社區(qū)。特別鼓勵研究非洲遺產(chǎn)的現(xiàn)實(shí)和機(jī)會。貢獻(xiàn)應(yīng)設(shè)法綜合當(dāng)?shù)睾推毡榈姆椒ê蛻?yīng)用，為應(yīng)用心理學(xué)的更廣泛的知識體系作出貢獻(xiàn)?！斗侵扌睦韺W(xué)雜志》發(fā)表原創(chuàng)的實(shí)證研究文章、研究綜述、概念發(fā)展文章和主題問題。手稿可以是定期的研究報告，簡短的報告，以及那些涉及主題的專業(yè)問題，包括案例分析報告。書評可作為特別通告出版。具體來說，鼓勵具有以下品質(zhì)的手稿:1)結(jié)合定量和定性數(shù)據(jù)，2)采取系統(tǒng)的定性或人種志方法，3)使用原創(chuàng)和創(chuàng)造性的方法論方法，4)處理一個重要但被忽視的主題，5)提出新的理論或概念觀點(diǎn);6)展示創(chuàng)新的上下文敏感應(yīng)用程序?？紤]出版的稿件應(yīng)表明對所提出的研究問題、使用的措施、取得的結(jié)果和提出的解釋的文化背景的認(rèn)識。最后，這些論文應(yīng)以當(dāng)?shù)亟?jīng)驗為基礎(chǔ)，切實(shí)可行，并適用于非洲文化遺產(chǎn)環(huán)境中促進(jìn)發(fā)展的心理學(xué)關(guān)鍵領(lǐng)域的關(guān)鍵努力。

Findings from psychological research in Africa and related regions need an inter-disciplinary forum for broad-based dissemination and utilization in the context of development. The Journal of Psychology in Africa provides such a forum. Its core mission is to advance psychological research for the social-cultural and health development in Africanist settings, inclusive of the African diaspora communities around the globe. Research that addresses African heritage realities and opportunities is particularly encouraged. Contributions should attempt a synthesis of local and universal methodologies and applications, contributing to the wider body of knowledge in the applied psychological sciences. The Journal of Psychology in Africa publishes original empirical research articles, research reviews, conceptual development articles and thematic issues. Manuscripts can be regular research reports, brief reports, and those that address topical professional issues, including case analysis reports. Book reviews are accepted for publication as special announcements. Specifically, manuscripts with the following qualities are encouraged: 1) Combine quantitative and qualitative data, 2) Take a systematic qualitative or ethnographic approach, 3) Use an original and creative methodological approach, 4) Address an important but overlooked topic, 5) Present new theoretical or conceptual ideas; and 6) Present innovative context sensitive applications. Manuscript for publication consideration should show an awareness of the cultural context of the research questions asked, the measures used, the results obtained, and interpretations proposed. Finally the papers should be practical, based on local experience, and applicable to crucial efforts in key areas of psychology for development in African cultural heritage settings.