| Editor-in-Chief: | Scott T. Allison, University of Richmond, USA |
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| Associate Editor: | Theresa Thorkildsen, University of Illinois Chicago, USA |
| Associate Editor: | Joanna Pascoe, Auckland University of Technology, NZ |
| Production Editor: | Smaragda P. Spyrou, University of Richmond, USA |
Heroism Science is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the scientific study of heroism, heroic leadership, and everyday moral courage. The journal publishes interdisciplinary research on topics such as the hero’s journey, altruism, resilience, and transformative social action. By featuring rigorous theory, empirical studies, and practical applications, Heroism Science aims to deepen heroic awareness, inspire civic engagement, and promote the growth of resilient individuals and communities. As the official journal of the Heroic Imagination Project, it provides a premier scholarly forum for researchers, practitioners, and educators committed to understanding and encouraging heroic behavior across diverse settings.
Recent Content
Honoring Philip Zimbardo: Personal Reflections on a Legacy in Heroism Studies
Zeno Franco, Scott T. Allison, and Brian R. Riches
The Influence of Russian Folklore on Perceptions of Female Heroism
Mariia V. Subbotina
Who Intervenes When Jews or Muslims are Persecuted? Replicating a Profile Pattern from Holocaust Rescuers
Magnus Lindén, Fredrik Björklund, and George R. Wilkes
Scientific Authority in the Public Sphere: The Heroic Legacies of Carl Sagan and Philip Zimbardo
Scott T. Allison
From Heroic Imagination to Heroic Action: The Legacy of Philip Zimbardo in Portugal
Mariana Reis Barbosa, Ana Mafalda Guimarães, and Mafalda Gomes Santos
Paradoxical Forms of Scientific Heroism When Responsibly Conducting Research
Theresa A. Thorkildsen
On Becoming a Hero: Insights from an Unexpected Experience
Christina Maslach