Editorial: Psychology — A Multi-Layered Reality

Abstract

This is the sixth issue ofthe South African Journal ofPsychology since I became editor in February 2008, yet, for various reasons, this is my first editorial. I am well aware that any new editor will need great energy, enthusiasm, and dedication ifhe or she is to maintain the standard ofprevious volumes. This is indeed a daunting task in view of the outstanding work done by Martin Terre Blanche, previous editor, and his team. I would like to extend belated thanks to them for the way in which they handled all editorial activities, including giving empathic and timely feedback on submissions.The past few months have been a demanding yet productive period: Issue 39( 3) is almost ready to be moved to print. Our core editorial staff, including PsySSA president, Norman Duncan, president elect, Kopano Ratele, our consulting editor, Anthony Pillay, our consulting editor: statistics,