Collection Overview

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Psychology of racism and prejudice.

Racism and prejudice are deeply ingrained phenomena with profound psychological, social, and cultural implications. Understanding their roots and mechanisms is critical for addressing their pervasive effects on individuals and communities. This Collection investigates the psychology of racism and prejudice, bringing together insights from cognitive, social, developmental, and cultural psychology, as well as sociology, history, and anthropology.

This will be a Collection of articles, reviews and comments and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Humanities & Social Sciences Communications more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 8th October 2026.

Why is this Collection important? 

"This Collection matters because understanding the psychological roots of prejudice and racism is essential if we want to create real, lasting change. By exploring everything from cognitive biases to the lived impact of racism, we can challenge harmful narratives and build more inclusive communities. I’m excited to see research that does not just analyse the problem but also points toward solutions. Submitting to this Collection means joining a timely, necessary conversation—one with the potential to shape both academic thought and real-world practices in the fight against prejudice." - Dr. Zouhir Gabsi - Guest Editor

This Collection also supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3 - Good Health & Well-being.

Why submit to a Collection? 

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.

Who is involved? 

Guest Editor:

• Zouhir Gabsi, Deakin University, Australia
• Miao Qian, University of Detroit Mercy, USA

Internal Team:

• In-House Editor: Gino D'Oca, Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, UK
• Commissioning Editor: Michael Rimington, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
• Managing Editor: Anthony Heron, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK

How can I submit my paper? 

Visit the Collection Page to find out more about this Collection and how to submit your article.