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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.
2025
Annual Psychology Congress
Psychology must make a positive impact on society since what happens in society must be relevant for teaching, practice and research in psychology. The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is committed to the societal impact of psychology and titled the Annual South African Psychology Congress 2025: “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology”.
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All roads lead to Durban
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is pleased to announce its Annual Psychology Congress 2025, themed “Psychology in Society & Society in Psychology,” scheduled for 14–16 October 2025 at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC), Durban, South Africa.
The Scientific Committee invites submissions for symposia, oral papers, posters, round-tables, and creative works across all psychology fields and related disciplines. Abstract submissions are open from 15 January 2025 to 24 March 2025.
We encourage you to participate in this significant event by submitting your abstracts and engaging in the scientific programme, which promises stimulating presentations, robust debates, and innovative ideas.
Stay informed about upcoming event details by visiting our posts section regularly.
11 August: 18h00 to 19h00
12 August: 18h00 to 19h00
14 August: 18h00 to 19h00
18 August: 18h00 to 19h00
19 August: 18h00 to 19h00
20 August: 18h00 to 19h00
21 August: 18h00 to 19h00
25 August: 18h00 to 19h00
26 August: 18h00 to 19h00
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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.
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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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