Newsletter Interest Survey

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Here is a summary and brief analysis of the NEPsychNet Newsletter Interest Survey results

Survey Overview

Total Responses: 22 participants
Survey Period: April 20 – May 7, 2025
Response Rate: High engagement from psychology community in Nepal

Respondent Demographics

• Most respondents are postgraduate psychology students or practicing psychologists; some are researchers, social workers, and faculty.
• The majority are based in major cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Pokhara, Bhaktapur, and some from Banke, Birgunj/Parsa, and one respondent from Canberra, Australia.
• Age groups range from 20–24 to 40 and above, with most in the 25–39 segment.

Newsletter Interest Level

• A majority of respondents (82%) indicated they are very interested in a psychology newsletter. The overwhelming majority are “very interested” in a psychology newsletter, with very few expressing only “somewhat interested.”

Preferred Frequency

• Monthly is the strongest preference for newsletter frequency.
• A smaller portion selected quarterly or biannual options.

Desired Content Types
Most requested content:

• Mental health news (both Nepal and global)
• Career and training opportunities
• Research highlights
• Interviews with Nepali psychologists
• Clinical tips and case discussions
• Event announcements
• Book/journal article reviews
• Cultural psychology
• Tech in psychology
• Current affairs analysis

Additional suggestions include spotlights on students/professionals and coverage of varied subfields such as geropsychology, forensic psychology, and LGBTQ mental health.

Willingness to Contribute

• A significant proportion expressed willingness to contribute, primarily as writers.
• Others would like to share research/work or contribute “maybe.” Very few said “no.”

Preferred Tone/Style

• Most prefer a mix of both formal and casual tones.
• Some explicitly suggested a casual and friendly style.

Preferred Language

• Respondents overwhelmingly want the newsletter in both English and Nepali or did not mind either.
• A few have a preference for English only.

Where They Follow Psychology Content

• Popular sources: Social media, podcasts/YouTube, university or college, journals, peer discussions.

Underrepresented Topics in Nepal
Common themes raised:

• Neuropsychology
• Mental health literacy and service awareness
• Elderly mental health (geropsychology)
• Men’s mental health
• Counseling and contemplative science
• Workplace and forensic psychology
• Burnout and caregiver burden
• Stigma and suicide
• Bullying, trauma, sex, social media effects
• LGBTQ issues

Newsletter Name Ideas & Feedback
Sample suggestions:

• Psychspike
• Psychology Sphere
• Psych Pulse
• Maan dekhi maan samma…
• अन्तर्मन (Antarman – Inner Mind)
• मनोसञ्चार (Manosanchaar)
• Beyond The Mind
• Mind Your Mind

Feedback includes emphasizing inclusivity, navigating mental health stigma, and covering diverse topics each month.

Interest in Further Involvement

• Many are open to joining a focus group or planning circle; several are “maybe” or uncertain.

Operational Recommendations

• Monthly frequency appears optimal for audience engagement
• Bilingual content (English-Nepali) to maximize accessibility
• Mixed tone (formal and casual) to appeal to diverse audience
• Leverage social media for content distribution
• Establish focus groups (40% interested) for ongoing feedback

In summary:

The survey reveals a highly engaged psychology community in Nepal with strong appetite for a professional newsletter. The respondent profile suggests a newsletter could serve as a valuable bridge between academic psychology and professional practice, while addressing underrepresented topics in Nepali psychology discourse. The preference for bilingual, mixed-tone content delivered monthly indicates an opportunity to create an inclusive, accessible resource for the growing psychology community in Nepal.