Focus and Scope

Indonesian Journal of Psychology, Counseling, and Psychotherapy (INDOPSYCARE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the development and dissemination of theoretical, empirical, and applied studies in the fields of psychology, counseling, psychotherapy, mental health, and related behavioral sciences. The journal provides a scientific platform for researchers, academics, counselors, therapists, practitioners, and students to share innovative and evidence-based knowledge that contributes to individual well-being, psychological resilience, and social development within Indonesian and global contexts.

The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives, methodological rigor, and practical relevance in understanding human behavior, emotional development, mental health challenges, counseling interventions, and therapeutic practices in contemporary society. INDOPSYCARE welcomes contributions from authors around the world and encourages studies addressing local, national, comparative, and international psychological issues.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. General Psychology: Cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, social psychology, educational psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, health psychology, and cross-cultural psychology.
  2. Counseling Studies: Guidance and counseling, school counseling, career counseling, family counseling, group counseling, multicultural counseling, counseling ethics, and counseling intervention models.
  3. Psychotherapy and Mental Health: Psychotherapy approaches, clinical psychology, psychological assessment, trauma recovery, emotional and behavioral disorders, mental health promotion, stress management, psychological well-being, and therapeutic techniques.
  4. Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychology: Child development, adolescent mental health, parenting studies, family dynamics, behavioral development, family resilience, and psychosocial adaptation.
  5. Community and Social Well-being: Community mental health, psychosocial empowerment, social resilience, mental health literacy, community-based interventions, disaster psychology, and humanitarian counseling.
  6. Educational and Institutional Psychology: Student mental health, learning behavior, educational intervention, institutional counseling services, organizational well-being, workplace mental health, and psychological support systems.
  7. Contemporary Issues in Psychology and Therapy: Digital counseling, cyberpsychology, addiction studies, psychological impacts of social media, inclusive mental health services, spirituality and psychology, and interdisciplinary psychological studies.

INDOPSYCARE accepts quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, experimental, and case-study approaches that contribute to theoretical advancement, professional practice, and evidence-based psychological and counseling services. The journal is committed to promoting scientific integrity, academic collaboration, and the advancement of mental health and psychological scholarship at national and international levels.