Applied Psychology Research: A new journal in the field of psychology

Giuseppe Lanza

doi:10.59400/apr.v1i1.1333

Applied Psychology Research: A new journal in the field of psychology

Giuseppe Lanza University of Catania, 2-95124 Catania, Italy; Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS, 73-94018 Troina, Italy

Ariticle ID: 1333

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v1i1.1333

Abstract

After a century of refinement, social psychology has become a more sophisticated science that integrates innovative theory and methodology with a variety of academic fields. Additionally, a wide range of societal domains have made extensive use of this field’s study findings. This field focuses on identifying and resolving a wide range of psychological problems in society. Many industries are flourishing as a result of the economy and human society’s rapid development; this increases diversity and offers people great convenience. But in the meantime, an increasing number of people are facing different psychological disorders that have caused many negative impacts in their lives. To improve this situation currently, research on social psychology is becoming more and more important and necessary.

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Published

2023-06-16

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Lanza, G. (2023). Applied Psychology Research: A new journal in the field of psychology. Applied Psychology Research, 1(1), 1333. https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v1i1.1333

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022)

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