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Theory & Psychology is a fully peer reviewed forum for theoretical and meta-theoretical analysis in psychology. Theory and Psychology fosters theoretical dialogue and innovation within psychology, focusing on the emergent themes at the centre of contemporary psychological debate. Published six times a year, it serves an integrative role for a wide psychological audience and all those concerned with the evolution of modern psychology.
"Theory and Psychology has brought the study of theory within psychology out of the cold. It is a hugely important journal for anyone with a serious interest in theoretcial developments in psychology. It is always packed with interesting and important articles and should be required reading for all psychologists."
Valerie Walkerdine, Professor of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, UK
"Outstandingly good. Each issue makes one realise how much we need a journal exactly like this, to argue over Psychology's many unresolved confusions, mistakes and mysteries - and to plot the way out of them."
Charles Antaki, Professor of Language and Social Psychology, Loughborough University, England
"The founding of Theory & Psychology has created a distinguished forum for discussions of theory. It has already established itself as one of the leading psychology journals" - Rom Harrè
"An indispensable resource for anyone interested in fundamental psychological issues" - Kurt Danziger
"On the cutting edge of criticism and theoretical psychology today. I eagerly await my copy to get a sense of where, and of what kind, the new living shoots of growth are" - John D. Shotter
Re-Examining Theory in Psychology
Not since the first decades of this century has there been so much excitement and interest in re-examining the theoretical foundations of psychology. Often in collaboration with scholars in other fields, psychologists are reviewing the underlying frameworks of psychology, its methods, and the bases for understanding and defining what should properly constitute psychological research. This movement to develop new theories pervades current writings throughout the sub-areas of psychology.
Why Choose Theory & Psychology?
Theory & Psychology offers you the latest theoretical dialogue and innovative research across the discipline, six times a year. Focusing on the emergent themes at the centre of contemporary psychological debate, the journal is an essential resource for anyone concerned with the development of modern psychology, and is now recognized as the forum for critical analysis in the field.
A Timely Examination of Theoretical Developments...
Theory & Psychology equips you with scholarly and expository papers that explore significant theoretical developments within and across specific sub-areas of the discipline, such as cognitive, social, developmental, clinical, perceptual and physiological psychology.
Get a Broader Picture...
In addition the journal offers a platform for work with a broader meta-theoretical intent, examining such issues as the conceptual frameworks and foundations of psychology, its historical underpinnings, its relation to other human sciences, its methodological commitments, its ideological assumptions and its political and institutional contexts. You will also find the latest interdisciplinary analyses addressing psychological topics in Theory & Psychology.
Representing the Leading Affiliated Organizations...
Theory & Psychology is the forum for theoretical debate. At the hub of the academic and institutional network, it has forged links with the major international organizations currently engaged in theoretical psychology, including the American Psychological Association (Div. 24: Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology), the Canadian Psychological Association (Section 25: History and Philosophy of Psychology), Cheiron, the International Society for Theoretical Psychology and the British Psychological Society (Section on History & Philosophy of Psychology) and the PSI (Special Interest Group for History and Philosophy of Psychology).
JCR 5-year Impact Factor
2008 Ranking:
64/101 in Psychology, Multidisciplinary
2008 Impact Factor: 0.687
Electronic access:
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