Focus and Scope

The Journal of Indonesian Psychological Science (JIPS) is dedicated to research, practice, advocacy, education, and policy within the field of Indonesian Psychology. The journal publishes original articles and review articles that are empirical, theoretical, methodological, and practice-oriented. These articles cover topics relevant to Indonesian individuals and communities, including prevention, intervention, training programs, and in-depth experiences of life. Particular consideration is given to empirical articles employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies. Review articles employing scoping review, narrative review, and systematic literature review.


This journal falls under two major Scopus subject areas:

Psychology: Psychology (Miscellaneous)
This category refers to a broad range of psychological research that doesn't necessarily fit into more specific subfields of psychology. The "Miscellaneous" classification under this subject area captures research that is interdisciplinary or covers niche topics within psychology, such as cultural psychology, indigenous psychological practices, and other emerging areas that are not typically classified under more traditional categories like clinical or cognitive psychology. This allows the journal to accommodate diverse psychological studies that may not fall neatly within established subfields.


Arts and Humanities (Miscellaneous)
The "Miscellaneous" classification within the Arts and Humanities refers to research that engages with human behavior, culture, and societal issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, often blending psychological studies with social sciences, philosophy, or cultural studies. This classification enables the journal to include articles that explore psychological concepts in relation to arts, literature, education, and other humanistic domains, providing a broader view of psychology within the context of societal and cultural dynamics.