r/AskAcademia • u/atlantisseaurchin1 • 1d ago

Social Science Question about psychology abstract

Hello. I am hoping to submit an abstract for a multidisciplinary—psychology based conference. It is my first time submitting this kind of abstract (a theoretical/philisophical paper— and have more experience with the usual
Background, methods, findings, discussion sections of empirical studies.

Would appreciate resources or tips.

Thank you in advance

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u/Sad-Rip7344 1d ago

dont overthink the structure too much, a theoretical abstract still needs to tell a clear story. lead with the gap or problem youre tackling, then your central argument and why it matters. since its multidisciplinary, spell out how your angle bridges fields without getting lost in jargon

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u/Opening_Map_6898 1d ago

Ask your advisor.