Basic and Applied Social Psychology (BASP) emphasizes the publication of outstanding research articles, but also considers literature reviews, criticism, and methodological or theoretical statements spanning the entire range of social psychological issues. The journal will publish basic work in areas of social psychology that can be applied to societal problems, as well as direct application of social psychology to such problems. The journal provides a venue for a broad range of specialty areas, including research on legal and political issues, environmental influences on behavior, organizations, aging, medical and health-related outcomes, sexuality, education and learning, the effects of mass media, gender issues, and population problems. This research should have important implications for basic social processes and often is some of the most exciting work in the field of social psychology. BASP aims to provide a forum for a rich mixture of experiments, non-experimental methods, field studies, and welcomes innovative design and analysis strategies. The journal aims to serve both as a resource for investigators interested in the application of complex human experimentation to various problems of health, environment, and society and to social psychologists committed to the advancement of theory and the understanding of basic social and social-cognitive processes.
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Aims and Scope:
Basic and Applied Social Psychology (BASP) emphasizes the publication of outstanding research articles, but also considers literature reviews, criticism, and methodological or theoretical statements spanning the entire range of social psychological issues. The journal will publish basic work in the areas of social psychology that can be applied to societal problems, as well as direct application of social psychology to such problems. The journal provides a venue for a broad range of specialty areas, including research on legal and political issues, environmental influences on behavior, organizations, aging, medical and health-related outcomes, sexuality, education and learning, the effects of mass media, gender issues, and population problems. This research should have important implications for basic and social processes and often is some of the most exciting work in the field of social psychology. BASP aims to provide a forum for a rich mixture of experiments, non-experimental methods, field studies, and welcomes innovative design and analysis strategies. The journal aims to serve both as a resource for investigators interested in the application of complex human experimentation to various problems of health, environment, and society and to social psychologists committed to the advancement of theory and the understanding of basic social and social-cognitive processes. Manuscripts of any length will be considered, but reports that do not exceed 5,000 words of text including footnotes, and abstract (but excluding references, tables, and figures) should be identified at the time of submission. These briefer reports will be so identified throughout the review process, as their objectives differ from longer manuscripts; however, these briefer papers will not be identified separately (as articles versus Reports) in the journal Table of Contents.
Manuscripts should be submitted to the editor: Robert M. Arkin, Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, 100a Lazenby Hall, 1885 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1222. E-mail: BASP@OSU.EDU. Follow-up communication can be sent to Ms. Jamie Bergman, Editorial Associate, at the journal e-mail address above.
Only articles written in English will be considered. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts on disk. The disk should be prepared using MS Word or WordPerfect and should be clearly labeled with the authors' names, file name, and software program. A hardcopy printout that exactly matches the disk must be supplied. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.
All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper.
Form:
Manuscripts should be highly legible. Occasionally, the editor will request supplementary materials regarding the procedures or the data analyses. Authors will be expected to provide assurance that research procedures were consistent with the American Psychological Association's published principals of research ethics, except insofar as may be detailed otherwise in the manuscript.
References:
Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983). Prepare reference list in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 4th ed.
Examples:
Journal: Jacks, J.Z., & Cameron, K.A. (2003). Strategies for resisting persuasion. Basic an Applied Social Psychology, 25 (2), 145-161.
Books: Brehm, J.W. (1966). A Theory of Psychological reactance. New York: Academic.
Contribution to a Book: Tajfel, H. & Turner, J.C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. Austin & Worchel (Eds.), The social psychology of intergroup relations (pp. 334-47). Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Illustrations:
Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
- 300 dpi or higher
- Sized to fit on a journal page
- EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
- Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files
Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.
Tables and Figures:
Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short, descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.
Proofs and Reprints:
Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking (CATS) system. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.
Editor
Robert M Arkin
Ohio State University
Associate Editors
Keith Markman - Ohio University
Brad J. Sagarin - Northern Illinois University
Editorial Board
Icek Aizen - University of Massachusetts
Dolores Albarracin - University of Florida
George Y. Bizer - Union College
Charles F. Bond, Jr. - Texas Christian University
Marilynn B. Brewer - Ohio State University
Jerry M. Burger - Santa Clara University
Brad J. Bushman - University of Michigan
John Cacioppo - University of Chicago
Robert B. Cialdini - Arizona State University
Margaret S. Clark - Yale University
David Dunning - Cornell University
Russell H. Fazio - Ohio State University
Andrew Geers - University of Toledo
Rosanna Guadagno - University of Alabama
Ian Handley - Montana State University
Eddie Harmon-Jones - Texas A&M University
Gregory M. Herek - University of California, Davis
Anthony D. Hermann - Willamette University
William Klein - University of Pittsburgh
Alan Lambert - Washington University in St. Louis
James R. Larson, Jr. - University of Illinois at Chicago
Thomas E. Malloy - Rhode Island College
Leonard S. Newman - Syracuse University
Kathryn C. Oleson - Reed College
Cynthia Pickett - University of California, Davis
Kristopher J. Preacher - University of Kansas
John B. Pryor - Illinois State University
Darcy A. Reich - Texas Tech University
Lawrence J. Sanna - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mark Schaller - University of British Columbia
David A. Schroeder - University of Arkansas
Constantine Sedikides - University of Southampton, UK
James A. Shepperd - University of Florida
Linda J. Skitka - University of Illinois at Chicago
Jessi Smith - Montana State University
Sheldon Solomon - Skidmore College
Jeff Stone - University of Arizona
C. Ward Struthers - York University, Toronto, Canada
Penny Visser - University of Chicago
Bernard Weiner - University of California, Los Angeles
Carolyn Weisz - University of Puget Sound
Mark P. Zanna - University of Waterloo