FOCUS AND SCOPE

NAFSANA: Journal of Islamic Psychology is a scholarly journal that publishes original research articles, theoretical studies, and literature reviews in the field of psychology from both contemporary scientific perspectives and Islamic integrative frameworks. The journal aims to advance knowledge, research, and practice that explore human behavior, mental processes, and well-being through multidisciplinary and culturally grounded approaches.

The journal welcomes contributions in the following areas:

1. Islamic Psychology and Its Integration
Studies on Islamic psychological concepts, classical and contemporary Islamic scholarship on the soul (nafs), and integrative models combining Islamic teachings with modern psychological science.

2. Educational Psychology
Research on learning processes, motivation, student development, teaching strategies, and psychological aspects of education in diverse settings.

3. Social Psychology
Studies examining social behavior, group dynamics, attitudes, interpersonal relationships, and social influences within various cultural and religious contexts.

4. Developmental Psychology
Research on human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, emotional, moral, and spiritual development.

5. Health Psychology
Psychological factors related to physical and mental health, well-being, coping, stress, and the role of spirituality and religiosity in health.

6. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Topics related to workplace behavior, leadership, organizational development, work motivation, employee well-being, and ethical organizational practices.

7. Cultural Psychology
Studies exploring the interaction between culture, religion, identity, and psychological processes.

8. Counseling Psychology
Research on counseling approaches, therapeutic techniques, mental health interventions, and culturally and spiritually sensitive counseling practices.

9. Psychometrics and Psychological Measurement
Development, adaptation, and validation of psychological instruments, including assessments relevant to Islamic and culturally diverse populations.