Links to international and national psychological organizations

annotated links to the websites of national and international psychological organizations that provide information and resources about psychology around the world.

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International Organizations

International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS)

http://www.iupsys.net/

The International Union of Psychological Science was organized in 1948 in Edinburgh as the direct successor to the International Congress of Psychology (first held in Paris in 1889). It has a status similar to those of international unions in the other sciences. IUPsyS remains the preeminent international organizations. Only national organizations are permitted to join, with limit of one per nation. Currently, there are 70 national members. It sponsors international meetings every 4 years and since 1995 regional congresses in between. It also publishes the International Journal of Psychology.

International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) Homepage

http://www.iaapsy.org/

Founded in 1920, The International Association of Applied Psychology is the oldest international association of psychologists. it now has more than 1.500 individual members from more than 80 countries. Its mission is "to promote the science and practice of applied psychology and to facilitate interaction and communication about applied psychology around the world" It has 17 divisions and the membership fee is quite reasonable ($60 for 2008), which includes the subscription to the Applied Psychology journal.

International Council of Psychologists

http://www.icpweb.org/

The purpose of International Council of Psychologists (ICP) is to advance psychology and the application of its scientific findings throughout the world. To that end, the ICP seeks to strengthen international bonds between psychologists, and widen, deepen, and clarify the channels of communication between individual psychologists.

International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology

http://www.iaccp.org/

"The International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP) was founded in 1972 and has a membership of over 800 persons in more than 65 countries. The aims of the Association are to facilitate communication among persons interested in a diverse range of issues involving the intersection of culture and psychology. IACCP is affiliated with the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

http://jcc.sagepub.com/

You can read abstracts of the journal articles free and you can also get a trial subscription to read the full-length articles of various journals published by Sage free for a limited time.

International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)

http://www.ippanetwork.org/

"The mission of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) is to promote the science and practice of positive psychology and to facilitate communication and collaboration among researchers and practitioners around the world who are interested in positive psychology."

"Positive psychology is the scientific study of what enables individuals and communities to thrive."

Positively global: Psychology welcomes a new association

http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb08/global.html

from Monitor on Psychology, 39(2), Feb. 2008

Regional and National Organizations

American Psychological Association (APA)

http://www.apa.org/

Founded in 1892, the APA is currently the largest national association of psychologists in the world (with 148,000 members). With a full-time CEO, offices, and permanent staff to provide membership services, the APA has acquired experience and expertise in public-policy advocacy protocols. Over the years, the APA has been generous in its outreach to help develop the discipline and profession of psychology worldwide. The APA has 54 Divisions (Divisions are labeled 1-56, but 4 and 11 no longer exist). Some are particularly involved in issues of global significance (see links below)

APA Office of International Affairs Homepage

http://www.apa.org/international/

APA's Office of International Affairs was formed in 1973. "Since then, the office has served as the association's main conduit of international information." This website contains a wealth of information and resources about international psychology and links to international organizations.

Psychology International

http://www.apa.org/international/pi/

Read the official newsletter for the Office of International Affairs

Read the international articles in the APA Monitor

Across the globe: APA's Office of International Affairs is bringing a global

perspective to the association

http://www.apa.org/monitor/mar06/globe.html

from Monitor on Psychology, 37 (3), March 2006

APA Division 52: International Psychology Homepage

http://internationalpsychology.net/home/

Established in 1997, "the Division of International Psychology (Division 52) represents the interest of all psychologists who foster international connections among psychologists, engage in multicultural research or practice, apply psychological principles to the development of public policy, or are otherwise concerned with individual and group consequences of global events."

The homepage provides links to "International Psychology Bulletin" and various web resources.

International Psychology Bulletin

http://www.itopwebsite.com/InternationalPsychology/Newsletter.html

Read the official newsletter for the Division of International Psychology (Div. 52)

APA Division 9: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)

http://www.spssi.org/

"Division 9 - Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) welcomes psychologists and allied social scientists who share a common concern with research on psychological aspects of important social issues and social subjects to bring theory and practice into focus on human problems of the group, the community, and the nation, and the increasingly important problems that have no national boundaries. The quarterly Journal of Social Issues and the SPSSI Newsletter, published three times a year, are SPSSI's official publications."

APA Division 48 - Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology Division

http://www.apa.org/about/division/div48.html

"Division 48 - Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology Division works to promote peace in the world at large and within nations, communities, and families. It encourages psychological and multidisciplinary research, education, and training on issues concerning peace, nonviolent conflict resolution, reconciliation and the causes, consequences and prevention of violence and destructive conflict. The Division fosters communication among researchers, teachers, and practitioners who are working on these issues and are applying the knowledge and methods of psychology in the advancement of peace and prevention of violence and destructive conflict. The Division seeks to make connections between all areas of psychological work and peace and welcomes participation from all areas of the discipline. A Division journal, Peace and Conflict: The Journal of Peace Psychology, is published quarterly."

APA Division 45 - Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues

http://www.apa.org/divisions/div45/

"Division 45 - Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues encourages research on ethnic minority issues and the application of psychological knowledge to ethnic minority issues. The Division promotes public welfare through research and encourages professional relationships among psychologists who share these concerns and interests. Membership includes a subscription to the peer-reviewed quarterly journal Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology and the Division newsletter, Focus, which is published two to three times per year."

International Section of Counseling Psychology, Division 17, APA

http://www.internationalcounselingpsychology.org/

This is the homepage of a very active International Section of Counseling Psychology, APA Division 17. This section is "dedicated to encouraging, promoting, and facilitating a scientist-professional model of counseling psychology in international contexts in the U.S.A. and around the globe".

Association For Psychological Science

(formerly American Psychological Society)

http://www.psychologicalscience.org/

This web site describes the organization and services of Association For Psychological Science (formerly American Psychological Society). It has extensive psychology links, and internet resources for teaching, research (including research being conducted on the Internet), graduate study, job search support, etc.

The Association of State and Provincial psychology Board (largely Canada and the U. S.)

http://www.asppb.org/default.aspx

ASPPB is the association of psychology licensing boards in the United States and Canada. Formed in 1961, ASPPB creates the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), which is used by licensing boards to assess candidates for licensure and certification.

Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)

https://aapaonline.org/

AAPA was founded in 1972. "Since its inception, the Association advocated on behalf of Asian Americans as well as advancing Asian American psychology. highly visible and influential organization, AAPA has many distinguished members who hold key positions of national importance."

Psychological Associations in Asia:

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 16,500 members.

The New Zealand Psychological Society

http://www.psychology.org.nz/

"Welcome to the internet site of the premier professional association for psychologists in New Zealand, with information about the Society, membership, services and publications, as well as acting as a gateway to psychology in New Zealand."

European Federation of Psychologists' Association

http://www.efpa.eu/

"The European Federation of Professional Psychologists Associations (EFPA) was founded in Germany in 1981, when representatives of 12 national psychology associations signed the Statutes. The first General Assembly (G.A.) was held in Heidelberg in 1981. Since that time General Assemblies have been held every two years."

"EFPA is the leading Federation of National Psychology Associations. It provides a forum for European cooperation in a wide range of fields of academic training, psychology practice and research. There are 32 member associations of EFPA representing about 180,000 psychologists. The member organizations of EFPA are concerned with promoting and improving psychology as a profession and as a discipline, particularly, though not exclusively, in applied settings and with emphasis on the training and research associated with such practice. The psychologists in the member associations include practitioners as well as academic and research psychologists. The Federation has as one of its goals the integration of practice with research and the promotion of an integrated discipline of psychology."

The British Psychological Society

http://www.bps.org.uk/

The German Psychological Society

http://www.dgps.de/en/

The French Psychological Society

http://www.sfpsy.org/?lang=fr

Spanish Psychological Association

http://www.cop.es/english/English.htm

Russian Psychological Society

http://www.rpo.rsu.ru/index.shtml

Interamerican Society of Psychology (SIP)

http://www.coedu.usf.edu/zalaquett/SIP/sipusc.html

Founded in 1951, the Interamerican Society of Psychology (SIP) is the largest and one of the most active psychology associations representing Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. It includes members from the countries of this region, as well as from Canada and the United States, essentially, the entire Western hemisphere. SIP publishes a scientific journal (Interamerican Journal of Psychology) with articles in Spanish, Portuguese, and English intended to promote the interface of psychologies and collaboration among psychologists of different countries in the Americas, along with a newsletter, Interamerican Psychologist.

Canadian Psychological Association

http://www.cpa.ca/

"The Canadian Psychological Association was organized in 1939 and incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act, Part II, in May 1950. Its objectives are: to improve the health and welfare of all Canadians; to promote excellence and innovation in psychological research, education, and practice; to promote the advancement, development, dissemination, and application of psychological knowledge; and to provide high-quality services to members."

Turkish Psychological Association

http://www.psikolog.org.tr/ingilizce

"Turkish Psychological Association (TPA) was founded in 1976 and has approximately 1200 members from all over the country. Its membership includes psychologists working in different applied settings and in various universities. "

Psychological Society of South Africa

http://www.psyssa.com/

"PsySSA is a professional body contributing to the development of the profession of psychology, ensuring quality of service to the community, safeguarding ethical standards, building professional relationships in South Africa and abroad, collective marketing and bargaining for new work, better remuneration and conditions of service"