Toward a Conceptually Grounded and Socially Engaged Social Psychology: Risk, Memory, Civic Life, and Migration

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https://doi.org/10.62174/psocial.11152

Palabras clave:

Social Psychology, Theoretical Innovation, Methodological Rigor, Bioecological Models, Collective Memory, Migration, Social Representations, Contextual Sensitivity.

Resumen

This editorial explores the evolving landscape of contemporary social psychology, focusing on the integration of theoretical innovation and methodological rigor. Drawing on the contributions of Issue 11(2) of PSocial, the essay addresses the tension between procedural standardization and conceptual development, particularly within diverse research contexts. The articles examine a range of phenomena—including bioecological risk assessment, collective memory of national trauma, and the social representations of transnational migration—to demonstrate how context-sensitive research can refine and expand global psychological models. By prioritizing substantive understanding over purely technical refinement, this collection underscores the importance of developing robust, culturally grounded frameworks that contribute to the broader disciplinary canon. The issue highlights the role of international collaboration and multi-level approaches in advancing a more inclusive and theoretically diverse social psychology.

Biografía del autor/a

  • Gaston Becerra, Universidad de Buenos Aires
    PhD in Philosophy, University of Buenos Aires. Magister Epistemology and History of Science, National University of Tres de Febrero . BA in Sociology, University of Buenos Aires. Assistant Researcher, National Council for Scientific and Technical Research. Assistant Professor at the University of Buenos Aires.

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2026-03-30

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Vol. 11 Núm. 1

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