MAKE YOUR RESEARCH MATTER.

There are likely to be many actors and organisations already working on the issues you care about, ranging from civic organisations at the local level, to policy organisations on the national stage, or non-governmental organisations working internationally. Psychologists for society and societies for psychologists: SPSSI's place among professional organizations. Growing numbers of academic psychologists now actively maintain a dual commitment to psychological science and its relevance outside of academia, at the same time as we witness greater value being granted to impactful research within the mainstream of our field. Since its early beginnings, the field of psychology has stressed the value of using academic research to address pressing social issues and contribute to the public good, and it enjoys a long and rich legacy in working toward these goals. [Extracted from the article]