The scientific significance of our journal lies in the development of the ideas of cultural-historical psychology, as established by the scientific school of L.S. Vygotsky, A.N. Leontiev, and A.R. Luria. Our journal plays a crucial role in the global psychological landscape, taking into account the socio-cultural changes occurring in the modern world. Cultural-historical psychology, a product of Russian science, has gained adherents within the psychological community worldwide. Researchers from Europe, North and South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa utilize the cultural-historical approach. To support this direction, the International Society for Cultural and Action Research (ISRAT) was established, and our journal is affiliated with it, providing informational support for relevant scientific research. You can find these studies published in our journal, which holds the status of an international edition.
Within the framework of the Vygotsky-Leontiev-Luria school, two approaches to understanding the nature of the human psyche have been developed: the cultural-historical approach and the activity approach. While these approaches share several commonalities, they also exhibit distinct differences. The relationship between these approaches and the potential for their mutual enrichment creates a context for discussions within the pages of the journal. A contemporary language of scientific communication has emerged from both cultural-historical theory and activity theory, uniting not only psychologists but also a diverse range of scholars. This language facilitates interdisciplinary communication, enabling collaboration among psychologists, philosophers, sociologists, cultural theorists, historians, anthropologists, educators, defectologists, and other specialists who study the specificity and uniqueness of the in man. The journal serves as a platform for fostering such communication.
In the context of cultural-historical and activity approaches, theory, experimentation, and practice coexist in a unique manner. Analyzing theoretical problems yields practical solutions across various fields, including education, consulting, therapy, correction, and rehabilitation. These solutions are developed based on genetic modeling and project-constructive methods, which are integral to constructive and transformative experimentation. On one hand, practice generates scientific knowledge that aligns with the methodological principles established by L.S. Vygotsky. On the other hand, psychology transforms practical activities into research endeavors. The journal prioritizes the publication of materials that illustrate this relationship.
Our Aims
An expansion of research perspectives in cultural-historical psychology, both in Russia and internationally. This presentation aims to disseminate the ideas of cultural-historical psychology globally, preserving the unity and supporting the diversity of the scientific school founded by L.S. Vygotsky, A.N. Leontiev, and A.R. Luria. It fosters a dialogue between the cultural-historical approach and other fields of Russian and global psychology, as well as intergenerational discussions within the framework of the cultural-historical approach.
Additionally, it seeks to broaden the multidisciplinary context of research on the phenomena of the "human in man”.
An integration of cultural-historical and activity approaches address the challenges of contemporary psychology in today's world. This includes a dialogue about the philosophical foundations of cultural-historical psychology, the actualization of the scientific-theoretical thinking, and methodology developed within this framework. Additionally, it demonstrates the possibilities and advantages of the project-constructive psychological method. The text also describes social practices grounded in cultural-historical and activity approaches, and introduces the contributions of the school of L.S. Vygotsky, A.N. Leontiev, and A.R. Luria to general psychological education.
Journal’s scope(according to the list of scientific branches):
- 5.3.1. – General Psychology, Personality Psychology, History of Psychology (Psychological Sciences).
- 5.3.4. – Educational Psychology, Psychodiagnostics of Digital Educational Environments (Psychological Sciences).
- 5.12.1. – Interdisciplinary Studies of Cognitive Processes (Psychological Sciences).
- 5.12.1. – Interdisciplinary Studies of Cognitive Processes (Philosophical Sciences).
- 5.3.6. – Medical Psychology (psychological sciences).