About the Journal

The Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy is the professional journal of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP). It publishes articles and brief reports, including research, case studies, practitioner's techniques, and contributions of spontaneity and creativity, as well as book reviews. Our journal provides a window into our profession, through which the greater mental health and professional community can gain knowledge and understanding of our method.

Open Access Policy:

All articles of the journal are published open access with a CC-BY-NC-ND Attribution 4.0 License. Please read the terms and conditions of this license type here. There is no fee or cost associated with publishing in our open access journal. We are committed to accessibility and increasing the visibility of content in our journal which has led us to the decision to publish all article open access.

Archiving of digital publications is done by the ASGPP in collaboration with Open Journal Systems (OJS).

Peer Review Policy:

The Journal operates under a double-blind peer review process. All submitted manuscripts are first screened by a chief editor to assess fit with the journal’s scope, scholarly quality, and adherence to submission guidelines. Manuscripts deemed appropriate are sent to at least two independent and anonymous reviewers. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. Reviewers are asked to provide constructive and objective feedback based on the significance of the submission, relevance to the journal, methodological rigor, ethical integrity, and clarity of structure and writing. 

All manuscripts under review are considered confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, distribute, or discuss manuscripts with third parties without editorial permission. Reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest, including personal, professional, or financial relationships that could influence their evaluation.

Editors may decline submissions during the initial screening if they fall outside the journal’s scope or do not meet minimum scholarly standards. Reviewers are typically asked to submit their reports within 3–4 weeks, including a recommendation of acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation when substantial changes are required.

The final publication decision rests with the Editors-in-Chief, who consider reviewer feedback, the scholarly contribution of the manuscript, and its alignment with the journal’s standards and mission.

Plagiarism Policy

The Journal requires that all submitted manuscripts represent original work and properly credit the ideas, words, and data of others through appropriate citation and references. Plagiarism includes copying text without attribution, paraphrasing without citation, presenting another author’s ideas as one’s own, substantial reuse of previously published work without disclosure (self-plagiarism), and duplicate submission to other journals. Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation and obtaining permission for any copyrighted material. Submission to the Journal confirms that the work is original and complies with accepted standards of scholarly publishing ethics.

All manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism during the editorial and peer review process. Submissions with significant overlap or evidence of academic misconduct may be rejected or returned for revision. If plagiarism is identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

About the Publisher/ASGPP:

The American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama is rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Moreno. The ASGPP promotes the development of creativity, spontaneity and encounter to enhance the relationship between individuals, families and communities; and works actively to heal and transform
society through the knowledge and practice of psychodrama, group psychotherapy and sociometry in all its diverse applications.

The purposes of the Society are:

  1. To foster the national and international cooperation of all who are concerned with the theory and practice of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy;
  2. To encourage and promote professional training in psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy;
  3. To promote the spread and fruitful application of theories and methods of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy in professional disciplines concerned with the well-being of individuals, groups, families, and organizations;
  4. To disseminate information about psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy and their applications to the general public, other professionals, and public policy makers;
  5. To promote and publish research in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, and related fields, and;
  6. To maintain a code of professional standards relevant to the purposes of the society.