Description

52nd LISBON International Congress on Music, Psychology, Philosophy & Social Sciences (MPPSS-26) scheduled on March 11-13, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal) is for the researchers, social-scientists, scholars, engineers and practitioners from all around the world to present and share ongoing research activities. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.

Call For Papers

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

I. Foundations and Interdisciplinary Approaches

  • Philosophical Psychology:
    • Philosophy of Mind (consciousness, free will, identity)
    • Epistemology of Psychology (nature of psychological knowledge, evidence, and truth)
    • Ethics of Psychological Research and Practice
    • Metaphysics of the Self and Human Nature
    • Phenomenology and Existentialism in Psychological Inquiry
    • Philosophical Foundations of Cognitive Science
  • Social Philosophy and Ethics:
    • Justice, Equality, and Rights in Society
    • Political Philosophy (democracy, governance, social contract)
    • Ethics of Technology and AI (impact on society, human behavior, and values)
    • Environmental Ethics and Human Responsibility
    • Bioethics (e.g., genetic engineering, end-of-life decisions)
  • Methodological and Conceptual Bridges:
    • Mixed Methods Research in Psychology and Social Sciences
    • Interdisciplinary Research Designs and Challenges
    • Conceptual Analysis in Social Science Research
    • Philosophy of Science in Social and Behavioral Research
    • The Role of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
    • Big Data and its Implications for Social Science
  • Historical and Critical Perspectives:
    • History of Psychology, Philosophy, and Social Thought
    • Critical Theory and its Applications
    • Postmodernism and its Influence on Social Sciences
    • Decolonial Perspectives in Academia
    • Feminist Philosophy and Psychology
    • Critical Race Theory and its Implications

II. Psychology Topics

  • Cognitive Psychology & Neuroscience:
    • Perception, Attention, Memory, and Learning
    • Language and Thought
    • Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
    • Cognitive Biases and Heuristics
    • Neuroscience of Consciousness, Emotion, and Cognition
    • AI and Human Cognition
  • Developmental Psychology:
    • Child Development and Adolescence
    • Lifespan Development
    • Social and Emotional Development
    • Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan
    • Attachment Theory and its Applications
    • Nature vs. Nurture Debates
  • Social Psychology:
    • Social Cognition and Attribution
    • Attitudes, Persuasion, and Social Influence
    • Group Dynamics and Intergroup Relations
    • Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotyping
    • Prosocial Behavior and Altruism
    • Aggression and Violence
    • Culture and Social Behavior
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychology:
    • Mental Health Disorders (diagnosis, etiology, treatment)
    • Psychotherapy Approaches (CBT, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, etc.)
    • Trauma and Resilience
    • Addiction and Recovery
    • Psychological Well-being and Positive Psychology
    • Community Mental Health
    • Cultural Competence in Therapy
  • Personality Psychology:
    • Theories of Personality
    • Personality Assessment and Measurement
    • Personality and Social Behavior
    • Temperament and Character
  • Applied Psychology:
    • Health Psychology (stress, coping, chronic illness)
    • Organizational and Industrial Psychology (leadership, motivation, workplace dynamics)
    • Educational Psychology (learning styles, pedagogy, student well-being)
    • Environmental Psychology (human-environment interaction)
    • Forensic Psychology (psychology and the legal system)
    • Sports Psychology

III. Philosophy Topics

  • Metaphysics:
    • Existence and Reality
    • Time and Space
    • Causality
    • Free Will and Determinism
    • Identity (personal, collective)
  • Epistemology:
    • Theory of Knowledge (justification, belief, truth)
    • Sources of Knowledge (reason, experience, intuition)
    • Skepticism
    • Knowledge Acquisition and Dissemination
  • Ethics:
    • Normative Ethics (Deontology, Consequentialism, Virtue Ethics)
    • Applied Ethics (Bioethics, Environmental Ethics, Business Ethics)
    • Meta-ethics (nature of moral judgments)
    • Moral Psychology
    • Ethical Decision-Making
  • Political Philosophy:
    • The State and Governance
    • Justice, Liberty, and Equality
    • Human Rights
    • Democracy and its Challenges
    • Social Contract Theories
  • Philosophy of Mind:
    • Mind-Body Problem
    • Consciousness and Subjectivity
    • Mental States and Intentionality
    • Artificial Intelligence and the Nature of Mind
  • Philosophy of Language:
    • Meaning and Reference
    • Language and Thought
    • Communication and Interpretation
  • Aesthetics:
    • Philosophy of Art and Beauty
    • Aesthetic Experience
    • Art and Society

IV. Social Sciences Topics (Beyond Core Psychology)

  • Sociology:
    • Social Stratification (class, race, gender)
    • Social Institutions (family, education, religion, government)
    • Urban and Rural Sociology
    • Sociology of Culture
    • Social Movements and Collective Action
    • Deviance and Social Control
    • Globalization and its Social Impacts
  • Anthropology:
    • Cultural Anthropology (ethnography, cultural relativism)
    • Social Anthropology (kinship, social organization)
    • Linguistic Anthropology
    • Archaeology (human origins, ancient civilizations)
    • Medical Anthropology
    • Applied Anthropology
  • Political Science:
    • Comparative Politics (different political systems)
    • International Relations (diplomacy, conflict, global governance)
    • Public Policy and Administration
    • Political Behavior and Participation
    • Political Economy
    • Political Theory (classic and contemporary)
  • Economics (with Social/Behavioral Focus):
    • Behavioral Economics (psychology of economic decision-making)
    • Development Economics
    • Sociology of Markets
    • Economic Inequality
    • Environmental Economics (social aspects)
  • Geography (Human and Social Aspects):
    • Population Geography
    • Urban Geography
    • Cultural Geography
    • Political Geography
    • Geographies of Inequality and Development
  • Communication Studies:
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Mass Communication and Media Studies
    • Organizational Communication
    • Rhetoric and Persuasion
    • Digital Communication and Social Media

V. Emerging and Cross-Cutting Themes

  • Digital Society and Technology:
    • Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Society
    • Ethics of AI and Robotics
    • Cyberpsychology
    • Online Communities and Identity
    • Digital Divide and Inequality
  • Global Challenges:
    • Climate Change and Human Behavior
    • Migration, Displacement, and Refugee Crises
    • Global Health Disparities
    • Peace and Conflict Studies
    • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
    • Intersectionality
    • Gender Studies and Sexuality Studies
    • Race and Ethnicity Studies
    • Disability Studies
    • LGBTQ+ Issues
    • Promoting Inclusive Societies
  • Well-being and Quality of Life:
    • Subjective Well-being and Happiness
    • Community Well-being
    • Social Determinants of Health
    • Mental Health and Society
    • Flourishing and Eudaimonia

VI. Core Music Topics

A. Music

  • Music Perception and Cognition:
    • Pitch, rhythm, harmony, timbre perception
    • Music and memory (e.g., earworms, autobiographical memory)
    • Neurological basis of music processing (neuromusicology)
    • Music and language: similarities and differences
    • Musical meaning and understanding
  • Music Performance:
    • Psychology of musical performance (e.g., motivation, practice, anxiety)
    • Musical communication in performance
    • Improvisation and creativity in performance
    • Physiological and psychological aspects of performance
  • Music Composition and Creativity:
    • Cognitive processes in composing
    • Creativity in contemporary and classical music
    • Collaborative music-making
  • Music Theory and Analysis:
    • Analytical approaches to musical structure
    • Historical and contemporary music theory
    • Embodied music cognition in theory
  • Music Technology:
    • Impact of technology on music creation, performance, and listening
    • Music modeling and acoustics
    • Electronic music and new media
  • Music History and Ethnomusicology:
    • Cross-cultural studies of music
    • Evolutionary perspectives on music
    • Music in different historical periods and cultural contexts

B. Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Education, etc.)

  • Sociology of Music:
    • Music and social identity (gender, class, ethnicity)
    • Music as a cultural phenomenon
    • Music industries and consumption patterns
    • Music in urban and global contexts
  • Anthropology of Music:
    • Music in ritual and community life
    • Cross-cultural musical practices
    • Music and cultural memory
  • Music Education:
    • Pedagogical approaches in music education
    • Policy and social change in music education
    • Inclusive music education (e.g., special education, disability studies)
    • Professional development for music educators
    • Music advocacy and its social impact
  • Cultural Studies:
    • Popular music studies
    • Music and media
    • Decolonizing and Indigenizing music education/studies
  • Intersectional Approaches:
    • How social categories (race, gender, class) intersect with musical practices and experiences.