General Information
The Interamerican Society of Psychology (SIP) was founded by a group of
behavioral scientists in December 17 1951, in Mexico City. SIP is a member
of the International Union of Psychological Sciences (IUPsyS), a division
of the International Council of Scientific Unions. Through these groups,
the SIP relates to international organizations such as UNESCO. The
leadership of the SIP includes members of North, Central, and South
America, and the Caribbean. The official languages of the SIP are Spanish,
English, Portuguese and French
Activities
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Since 1967 the SIP publishes The Interamerican Journal of
Psychology: http://www.psicorip.org/.
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The journal accepts manuscripts in all areas of psychology and in
all the official languages of the SIP. Members of the society receive
this publication. Members also have access to the society's electronic
bulletin entitled Interamerican Psychology: SIP Newsletter.
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Every two years, the society organizes the Interamerican Congress of
Psychology, with the goal of promoting the scientific, academic, and
professional exchange of information within psychology and other related
disciplines. This activity is carried out in different countries of the American continent, in odd years. In even years, the SIP conducts
the Regional Congress. The objective of the regional congresses is to
promote regional developments and to facilitate the access and
participation of those persons who cannot attend the interamerican
congresses.
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Two student research awards are
granted every two years. These awards are given to the best
psychological research conducted by an undergraduate and a graduate
student. The goal of these awards is to stimulate psychology students'
engagement in socially relevant research.
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SIP maintains a central office which serves as the main source of
information regarding research, publications, and opportunities for
education and training in psychology in the Americas.
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The SIP has a network of National Representatives from the different
countries in the Americas. They serve as a liaison between their
countries and the Central office.
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The SIP sponsors work groups, from different areas within the
psychology discipline, work together to exchange information and
generate common projects.
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