Psychology—Perestroika

Russian and Soviet social psychology.

“…(Several of the major universities do publish, however, their own quarterlies in the social sciences). Nevertheless, one may discern changes in research topics, research practice, and even some impending redefinitions of social psychology itself (e.g., Zinchenko, 1989). At any rate, much of the useful information available to me comes from personal correspondence over the past two years.…”

“…", with specific reference to psychology in general and to social psychology in particular. With social psychology, as with every other aspect of Soviet society, the openness of glasnost ' has led to energetic debate about perestroika, the restructuring process (Zinchenko, 1989). The few quotes which follow are illustrative.…”