Focus and Scope

DAAR EL-NAFS: Educational & Social Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Institut Badri Mashduqi (IBAMA), dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of educational and social psychology. The journal focuses on psychological processes related to learning, human development, social interaction, behavior, and psychological well-being within educational and societal contexts.

The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical analyses addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Educational Psychology: Learning processes, motivation, educational experiences, student engagement, teaching and learning, and psychological aspects of educational development.
  • Social Psychology: Social interaction, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, social behavior, attitudes, and human relationships.
  • Developmental Psychology: Cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development across the lifespan.
  • Psychological Well-being: Mental health, emotional resilience, psychological adjustment, self-concept, and quality of life.
  • Identity and Human Behavior: Identity formation, personality, individual differences, behavior, and psychosocial experiences.
  • Family and Community Psychology: Family dynamics, parenting, community engagement, social support, and psychosocial development.
  • Organizational Psychology: Human behavior, motivation, leadership, interpersonal relations, and psychological dynamics within organizations.
  • Culture and Society: Cultural influences on psychological processes, social norms, diversity, inclusion, and contemporary societal challenges.
  • Digital and Technological Psychology: Psychological implications of digital environments, social media, artificial intelligence, and technological transformation.
  • Emerging Issues in Psychology: Contemporary challenges concerning mental well-being, educational inclusion, social change, and human adaptation.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge psychology, education, culture, family, community, organizations, and contemporary society. Through rigorous and innovative scholarship, DAAR EL-NAFS seeks to contribute to the advancement of psychological knowledge and its practical implications for individuals, educational institutions, and society.