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About the Journal

Journal of Psychological Well-being and Social Resilience (JPWSR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Astu Publishing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of research on mental health, psychological well-being, and social resilience across diverse populations and cultural contexts. It serves as a scholarly platform for psychologists, mental health professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers to share evidence-based insights and innovative practices that foster psychological strength and social adaptability in the face of personal and collective challenges.

JPWSR is published three times a year, in April, August, and December, and utilizes a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, scholarly rigor, and research integrity. The journal follows a full open access policy, enabling free access to all published articles without subscription barriers.

Aligned with ethical guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), JPWSR is committed to high publication standards and aims to increase its academic visibility through national and international indexing.

The Journal of Psychological Well-being and Social Resilience (JPWSR) focuses on publishing original research, literature reviews, and applied studies in the fields of psychological health and social resilience, with an emphasis on promoting adaptive functioning, emotional balance, and societal coping strategies in changing environments.

The journal welcomes contributions on (but not limited to) the following topics:

  • Psychological well-being across the lifespan

  • Mental health promotion and intervention

  • Stress, trauma, and coping mechanisms

  • Social and emotional resilience

  • Community psychology and collective resilience

  • Positive psychology and life satisfaction

  • Cultural and contextual influences on mental health

  • Resilience in education, families, and workplaces

  • Mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion

  • Social support, networks, and recovery

  • Mental health policy and access to services

  • Technology and mental health (e-mental health, telepsychology)

  • Psychosocial impact of disasters, pandemics, and conflicts

  • Resilience among vulnerable and marginalized populations

  • Interdisciplinary approaches to well-being and resilience

JPWSR invites theoretical, empirical, and practical contributions from psychology, social sciences, education, public health, and other relevant disciplines.