About the Journal

Focus and Scope:
Journal of Positive Psychology and Digital Well-Being (JPPDW) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of research and practice in the fields of positive psychology, digital well-being, psychological intervention, and mental health innovation. The journal welcomes empirical studies, theoretical papers, and applied research exploring the intersection of psychology, technology, and human flourishing. Topics include but are not limited to: digital resilience, mindfulness in the digital era, positive education, digital parenting, mental health apps, psychotechnology, e-therapy, etc.

Open Access Policy:
JPPDW provides immediate open access to all published articles, ensuring that research findings are freely available to the global scientific community. There are no subscription or access fees, in line with the principle that knowledge should be accessible for the benefit of society.

Copyright Notice:
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. Articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing others to share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given.

Peer Review and Publication Ethics:
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and ethical integrity. JPPDW follows the publication ethics guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Sponsorship and Affiliation:
JPPDW is published by the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), Indonesia. The journal operates independently without external sponsorship, maintaining editorial integrity and academic neutrality.

History of the Journal:
Founded in 2025, JPPDW emerged as a response to the growing need for scholarly dialogue around mental health and well-being in the digital age. It aims to connect researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in creating sustainable well-being through technology and psychology.

Privacy Statement:
Names, email addresses, and personal data provided to this journal will be used exclusively for editorial purposes and will not be shared with third parties, in compliance with data protection regulations.

Archiving and Indexing Policy:
This journal utilizes the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to ensure secure and permanent digital archiving. Articles are preserved in multiple repositories to guarantee long-term accessibility even in case of system failure.