Journal of Evolutionary Psychology

Aims & Scope

The focus of the Journal of Evolutionary Psychology is upon the application of evolutionary theory to the human behavioural sciences.

The editors and international editorial board are interested in theoretical and empirical submissions from scholars in all relevant disciplines, including psychology, anthropology, and human behavioural ecology.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Individual differences in intrasexual competition

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Abraham P., Maryanne

• Critical points in current theory of conformist social learning

  Citation: 87

  Authors: K., M., S.

• Perceived mate availability influences intrasexual competition, jealousy and mate-guarding behavior

  Citation: 84

  Authors: S., A., R.S., J.M.

• The influence of female attractiveness on competitor derogation

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Maryanne, Anthony

• Duchenne smiles and the perception of generosity and sociability in faces

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Marc, Anthony C., Robin I. M.

• Experimental evidence that women speak in a higher voice pitch to men they find attractive

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Paul J., Benedict C., Jovana, Finlay G., Christopher D., David R., Anthony C., Lisa M.

• The encryption theory of humor: A knowledge-based mechanism of honest signaling

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Thomas, H. Clark

• Mind-reading and manipulation — Is Machiavellianism related to theory of mind?

  Citation: 56

  Authors: M., T., S.

• “Most beautiful and most wonderful”: Those endless stone tool forms

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Stephen J.

• Attribution to red suggests special role in dominance signalling

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Anthony C., Russell A.