APA Journals

12/03/2025

Curious what it's like to be an Editorial Fellow at the American Psychological Association? Read an interview with Dr. Natalia Zarzeczna, early career psychologist and former fellow of APA's flagship journal! https://bit.ly/48deuVq

APA's Editorial Fellowship program seeks to prepare the profession of psychology for the future by creating pathways to leadership roles for early career psychologists whose professional contributions or service demonstrate a commitment to addressing the needs of underserved populations or increasing access to psychological knowledge and publishing.

In this first installment of the Editorial Fellow Spotlight, Zarzeczna shares her experience with American Psychologist and offers advice for future fellows.

12/02/2025

Call for papers from Psychological Services ➡️ Artificial intelligence in public sector settings: Advances and risk mitigation in health care. Submit your manuscript for consideration by Feb 28, 2026 https://bit.ly/4m9B6ei

Psychological Services is a publication of APA Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service)

12/01/2025

APA Journals' Dreaming dives deep into lucid dreams—not just asking if they exist, but exploring the minds within them and how we can communicate across the dream/wake boundary. Read the introduction to the special online issue, featuring nine articles by authors from eight countries! https://bit.ly/4i3hgRv

Dreaming is a publication of the International Association for the Study of Dreams

11/29/2025

What kind of message motivates parents to vaccinate their kids against ? A study recently published in Health Psychology tested 3 narrative videos vs. a fact-based message with 948 U.S. parents. According to the findings, cancer survivor stories drove the highest intentions to vaccinate, thanks to emotional engagement. Read the Editor's Choice article: https://bit.ly/3LWTyuo

11/28/2025

Looking to submit your manuscript to a journal? Browse calls for papers from APA Journals spanning the breadth and depth of psychology: https://bit.ly/41O4TRw

11/26/2025

Did you know you can sign up to receive email alerts on the latest content published in an APA Journal, such as Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (SGD)? Explore this feature and more on the SGD homepage: https://bit.ly/4qCWSKW

SGD is an official publication of Division 44 APA: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

11/25/2025

Dr. Michael Kelley, the incoming editor of Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, views the journal as a critical bridge between behavior analysis and related mainstream sciences.

"I want to see work that creatively applies behavior analytic principles to illuminate phenomena traditionally studied within mainstream psychology, such as using a functional analytic approach to inform differential diagnosis, addressing bizarre speech in individuals with schizophrenia, applying bio-behavioral approaches to symptoms of ADHD—the sky’s the limit." Continue reading this conversation with the editor: https://bit.ly/4o346p9

11/24/2025

📢 Psychotherapy is seeking submissions that showcase recent advances and diverse applications of Measurement-Based Care (MBC)—an evidence-based practice transforming clinical care. Topics include AI-enhanced feedback, implementation strategies, and innovations in client- and system-level monitoring. Review guidelines and submit your abstract for consideration by December 1st, 2025: https://bit.ly/4nqmMjj

Psychotherapy is the official journal of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

11/21/2025

Law and Human Behavior, the official journal of APA Division 41 (American Psychology-Law Society), is a multidisciplinary forum for empirical manuscripts examining the interface between human behavior and the law (including the criminal justice and legal system, and the legal process). Editor David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, and the editorial team are seeking submissions on diverse topics. The journal publishes original, theory-driven, quantitative and qualitative research from a variety of fields, including law, psychology, psychiatry, criminology, and criminal justice. Visit the journal webpage to learn more: https://bit.ly/41nygv4

11/21/2025

What is the role of implementation science in improving health care? Explore part 2 of this special section of Psychological Services (APA Division 18) covering implementation science frameworks, methods, and specialized settings. Multiple free-to-read and open access articles available: https://bit.ly/4pcyjmL

According to the research, implementation science is defined as "the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practice to improve the quality of care."

11/19/2025

How organizations handle employee mental health conditions is critical for well-being and inclusion. A narrative study recently published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology challenges the idea that disclosure is always a deliberate decision. Instead, it often unfolds through disclosure opportunities—moments shaped by workplace elements such as time and space, bureaucratic structure, social structure, and mental health programs.

The authors propose an ecological model that offers a more nuanced understanding of disclosure and practical insights for occupational health psychology. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4r2nvsY

11/19/2025

What leads some drivers to repeated dangerous road traffic behaviors?

Interviews with disqualified drivers—those whose licenses had been suspended or revoked—reveal that personal history, stress, and normalization processes all play a role. The findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.

🔗 Read the full open-access article: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2023-28064-001.html