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Based at the National University of Sāmoa’s Centre for Sāmoan Studies, The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. Every issue is anchored by a curated selection of refereed articles that discuss a range of topics focused on Sāmoan history, culture, society and people. Additionally, issues can also feature research reports, shorter communications and comments and book and media reviews.

JSS News

Call for Papers 30-10-2024.

New General Issue ready!

Following an unexpected lapse due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and personnel changes, The Journal of Sāmoan Studies is pleased to announce that a new General Issue is now complete and ready for publication. JSS Volume 14, No. 1 features 10 Peer Reviewed Articles, 1 Research Report and 1 Shorter Communication. The new issue will be launched in September in Apia.

The Centre for Samoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

JSS Volume 14, No 1 Issue Cover, 2024. Cover design by Nadya Va’a.

JSS has a new Chief Editor

Following the retirement of Professor Penelope Schoeffel Meleisea in December 2023, founder and inaugural editor of The Journal of Sāmoan Studies, the role of Chief Editor has now been taken up by Dr. Dionne Fonoti. Dr. Fonoti is a lecturer in CSS’ Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Department, and also manages the NUS Research Museum. She is humbled by the opportunity to serve as Chief Editor of JSS, adding that, “it is truly an honor for me to follow in the footsteps of Professor Schoeffel in this role. We’re both anthropologists and Penny was instrumental in helping me develop as a scholar, writer and researcher. I look forward to carrying on what she so skillfully started and hope to take it even further.”

NUS and CSS relay their deepest gratitude and thanks to Professor Schoeffel for her years of commitment to establishing and nurturing The Journal of Sāmoan Studies.

Fa’afetai tele Professor Penny!

Professor Penelope Schoeffel Meleisea, founder and inaugural Editor of JSS. Courtesy of CSS.

Dr. Dionne Foonti, Chief Editor of JSS. Courtesy of CSS

Current Issue Contents: Volume 14, No. 1

Peer Reviewed Articles

United States Deportation Policy and its effects on Sāmoan Deportees, Dr. Timothy Fadgen

Servant Leadership and Indigenous Sāmoan Organic Leadership, Epenesa Esera

Corporal Punishment and Fa’aSāmoa: Road to Success, Tavita Lipine

Humans of Apia: Building a Chronology of Pre-Colonial Human Activity in the Nu’u Mavae of Apia, Dionne Fonoti, Greg Jackmond and Brian Alofaituli

A short account of the long history of chiefly female leadership in Sāmoa, Penelope Schoeffel and Malama Meleisea

O Le Faamati’e, Faae’etia, O Atina’ega ma le una’ia a avanoa mo tina ma tama’ita’i Sāmoa – Atoa ai ma o latou aia tatau faa-le-tulafono, Namulauulu Dr. Nu’ualofa Masoe Toga Potoi ma Fesola’i Aleni Sofara

A Culturally appropriate Classroom Management Practice at the National University of Sāmoa, Pauline Nafo’i

Understanding The Curriculum Process – Business Studies in Sāmoa, Faalogo Teleuli Mafoa

Reflection-In-Action as a model for Reflection: A tertiary teacher’s account from Sāmoa, Sesilia Lauano

Sāmoan Elders’ Understanding of Age, Ageing and Wellness , Falegau Melanie Lilomaiava Silulu, Professor Stephen Neville, Dr. Sara Napier, Professor Camille Nakhid, Emeritus professor Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop, Dr. Leulua’ali’i Laumua Tunufa’i, Dr. Fa’alava’au Juliet Boon

Research Reports

Results of a qualitative survey of Sāmoan workers in Australia’s Pacific labor mobility programme (PALM),  Angela Anya Fatupaito, Dora Neru-Fa’aofo, Temukisa Satoa-Penisula, Loimata Poasa, Malotau Lafolafoga, Ielome Ah Tong, Fiu Leota Sanele Leota, Penelope Schoeffel and Kalissa Alexeyeff

Gender equity, equality and empowerment for Sāmoan women, Aruna Tuala, Felila Saufoi Amituanai and Raphael Semel

Shorter Communications

When the Land and Titles Court of Sāmoa exceeds its Jurisdictions: A critical review of LTC unlawful decision involving Sāmoan Customary Land Lease, Fesola’i Aleni Sofara