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The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is a national professional association representing Psychology professionals. PsySSA advances South African psychology as a science and profession of global stature and promotes psychological praxis as relevant, proactive and responsive to societal needs and well-being.

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2025 Board Exam Preparation Workshops – Save The Dates!

PsySSA is excited to announce the 2025 Board Exam Preparation Workshops to help you excel in your professional journey! Save the dates - details to follow soon!

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SAGE Journal

South African Journal of Psychology

The South African Journal of Psychology publishes peer-reviewed contributions in English from all fields of psychology. Whilst the emphasis is on empirical research, the journal also accepts theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, short communications, book reviews, and letters commenting on articles published in the journal. 

Impact Factor

The SAJP’s most recent Impact Factor: 1.9

Editor in Chief

Sumaya Laher, Professor, University of the Witwatersrand

SAJP Aims & Scope

The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) is the official journal of the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA). The SAJP publishes peer-reviewed contributions in English from all fields of psychology. Whilst the emphasis is on empirical research, the journal also accepts theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, book reviews, and short commentaries, including commentaries on articles published in the journal. Priority is given to articles relevant to Africa and the psychological issues pertinent to this context.

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AJOPA
ORIM
ETHICS
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