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Call for Book Chapter Contributions

The Zimbabwe Psychological Association is proud to announce an exciting series of book projects that address the psychological realities, challenges, and opportunities unique to Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. We invite psychologists, researchers, practitioners, students, and allied professionals to contribute chapters to these groundbreaking publications.

 

Why Contribute?

Share your expertise, contribute to Zimbabwe’s psychological literature, collaborate with fellow professionals, and help shape mental health discourse in our nation.

Proposed Book Topics

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01

Unshackling the Mind: Healing Generational Trauma in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe

This book explores the psychological impact of colonialism, liberation war, and post-independence challenges on Zimbabwean mental health across generations.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Intergenerational trauma and the liberation struggle
  • Ubuntu psychology and collective healing
  • Economic hardship and psychological resilience
  • Traditional healing vs. Western psychology
  • Identity formation in post-colonial contexts
02

Roots and Remedies: Indigenous Psychology in Zimbabwe

A comprehensive exploration of how traditional Zimbabwean knowledge systems intersect with modern psychological practice.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • The role of n'anga in mental health care
  • Spirit possession and psychological interpretation
  • Shona and Ndebele concepts of personhood
  • Community-based healing practices
  • Integrating traditional and modern approaches
03

Between Two Worlds: The Zimbabwean Youth Mental Health Crisis

Addressing the unique psychological needs of Zimbabwean youth in the context of migration, technology, unemployment, and cultural change.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Youth unemployment and mental health
  • Social media impact on Zimbabwean adolescents
  • Brain drain and psychological effects on youth
  • Substance abuse among young people
  • Educational stress and mental wellness
04

Love, Lobola and Legacy: Family Psychology in Zimbabwe

Examining family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and relationships through a Zimbabwean cultural lens.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Extended family systems and mental health
  • Lobola and marital relationships
  • Single parenthood in urban Zimbabwe
  • Gender roles and psychological wellbeing
  • Cross-cultural marriages and identity
05

Surviving the Storm: Trauma and Resilience in Zimbabwe

Documenting how Zimbabweans have coped with political violence, economic crisis, and natural disasters while building resilience.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Political violence and PTSD
  • Economic trauma and coping mechanisms
  • Community resilience strategies
  • Religious faith as psychological support
  • Cyclone Idai and disaster psychology
06

The Hustle and The Hurt: Workplace Mental Health in Zimbabwe

Understanding psychological dynamics in Zimbabwean workplaces, from formal employment to informal economy.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Burnout in the informal sector
  • Leadership psychology in African contexts
  • Work-life balance in urban Zimbabwes
  • Organizational culture and mental health
  • Corruption and psychological consequences
07

Beyond Stigma: Living with HIV in Zimbabwe

Addressing the psychological dimensions of living with HIV, stigma, treatment, and community support in Zimbabwe.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Stigma and psychological wellbeing
  • Disclosure and family dynamics
  • Orphans and vulnerable childre
  • Adherence to treatment and mental health
  • Community-based support systems
08

Breaking the Silence: Gender-Based Violence and Healing in Zimbabwe

Examining the psychological impact of GBV and pathways to recovery within Zimbabwean communities.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Domestic violence and mental health
  • Child marriage psychological effects
  • Sexual violence trauma and recovery
  • Cultural beliefs and GBV perpetuation
  • Support services and therapeutic interventions
09

Home Away From Home: The Psychology of Zimbabwean Migration

Exploring the psychological experiences of Zimbabweans who have migrated and those who remain.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Brain drain and national psychology
  • Diaspora identity and belonging
  • Remittances and family relationships
  • Returnees and reintegration challenges
  • Xenophobia and psychological impact
10

Minds in the Classroom: Educational Psychology for Zimbabwe's Future

Addressing psychological factors affecting education from early childhood through tertiary education in Zimbabwe.

Suggested Chapter Topics:

  • Learning disabilities and assessment
  • Educational psychology in rural schools
  • Exam stress and student mental health
  • Teacher burnout and wellbeing
  • Language and cognitive development

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions from diverse perspectives and methodologies. All chapters should be grounded in psychological theory and relevant to the Zimbabwean context.

Who Can Contribute?

Psychologists, researchers, graduate students, practitioners, and allied professionals with expertise relevant to the proposed topics.

Chapter Length

5,000 - 8,000 words including references. Abstracts of 250 words required.

Format

APA 7th edition format. Chapters should include empirical research, case studies, or theoretical analysis.

Review Process

All submissions undergo peer review by ZPA editorial committee and subject experts.

Language

English (primary), with appropriate use of Shona and Ndebele terms where culturally relevant.

Ethics

All research must comply with ethical standards. Evidence of ethical approval required where applicable.

Ready to Contribute?

Submit your chapter proposal (500 words) or express interest by contacting:

Email: books@zpa.org.zw