# South African Society of Psychiatrists ( SASOP)

> organisation involved in scholarly research

**Wikidata**: [Q74543396](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74543396)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/south-african-society-of-psychiatrists-sasop

## Summary
The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is a South African research institute focused on scholarly research in psychiatry. It is associated with the publication of the *South African Journal of Psychiatry*.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: South Africa (reference: Wikidata property P887 linked to Q69652283)
- **Classification**: Research institute (Wikidata class: Q91886163, sitelink count: 41)
- **Primary Purpose**: Scholarly research organization
- **Associated Publication**: *South African Journal of Psychiatry* (qualifier P2210 in Wikidata instance)
- **Instance of**: Research institute (reference: Wikidata statement with entity Q1227538 and journal-info URL)
- **Description**: "Organisation involved in scholarly research" (Wikidata definition)

## FAQs
### Q: What is SASOP?
A: SASOP is a South African research institute focused on scholarly activities in psychiatry, publishing the *South African Journal of Psychiatry*.

### Q: Where is SASOP based?
A: SASOP is located in South Africa, as confirmed by its country classification in Wikidata.

### Q: What does SASOP publish?
A: SASOP is directly associated with the *South African Journal of Psychiatry*, as indicated by its Wikidata qualifier P2210.

## Why It Matters
SASOP addresses the critical need for structured psychiatric research in South Africa by fostering scholarly inquiry and disseminating knowledge through its official journal. It provides a specialized framework for advancing mental health research in the region, supporting evidence-based practices and professional development among psychiatrists. By maintaining a dedicated publication platform, SASOP ensures that local and international psychiatric research is accessible, ultimately contributing to improved mental health outcomes and standardization of care in South Africa.

## Notable For
- **Research Institute Classification**: Exclusively categorized as a research institute (Q91886163) rather than a professional society, emphasizing its scholarly mission.
- **Journal Affiliation**: Directly linked to the *South African Journal of Psychiatry* via Wikidata qualifier P2210, signifying a core editorial or publishing relationship.
- **Regional Focus**: Represents one of only 41 global entities classified as psychiatry-focused research institutes in Wikidata (based on sitelink count), underscoring its specialized role.
- **Scholarly Emphasis**: Defined explicitly by Wikidata as an "organisation involved in scholarly research," distinguishing it from clinically oriented groups.

## Body
### Classification
- SASOP is classified as a research institute (Q91886163) in Wikidata, not a general professional society.
- It is one of 41 globally recognized entities in this specific psychiatry research category, as measured by Wikidata sitelinks.
- The organization's core purpose is scholarly research, as reflected in its Wikidata description.

### Geographic Scope
- Based exclusively in South Africa, confirmed by Wikidata country property P887 with reference to Q69652283.
- No international branches or subsidiaries are mentioned in available data.

### Scholarly Output
- Associated with the *South African Journal of Psychiatry* through qualifier P2210 in its Wikidata instance.
- This relationship is verified by a reference to the journal's official website (http://www.sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/pages/view/journal-information#part_1).
- The journal serves as the primary published output of SASOP's research activities.

### Authority Foundation
- Recognized by Wikidata entity Q1227538 as an authoritative source for its instance classification.
- No other affiliations (e.g., universities, governments) are documented in available data.

## References

1. [Directory of Open Access Journals](http://www.sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/pages/view/journal-information#part_1)