Journal of Latina/o Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Latinx Psychology is committed to publishing scholarly writing on research, practice, advocacy, education, and policy relevant to Latino communities.

The journal publishes empirical, theoretical, methodological, and applied research.

We are particularly interested in manuscripts that contribute to knowledge of Latinx psychology through research, methodological innovation, and inquiry; develop and advance theories pertinent to Latinas and Latinos; promote education and training of psychologists to work with Latinas and Latinos; address issues of social justice and advocacy in Latinx communities; promote the application of research and training to advancement of policy related to Latino individuals and communities; and use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method approaches.

We encourage articles on topics such as immigration and its impact;health and wellness;spirituality;mental health issues;Latinx identity;multigenerational families

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• Machismo, marianismo, and negative cognitive-emotional factors: Findings from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study.

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Alicia, Patricia, Gregory A., Lisa, Scott C., Sonia M., William, Veronica Y., Natania W., Lizette, Frank J., Linda C.

• Familism through a developmental lens.

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Gabriela L., Alexandra M., Julia L., Juan, Nadia, Diana

• Cancer outcomes in Hispanics/Latinos in the United States: An integrative review and conceptual model of determinants of health.

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Betina, Heather L., Diana, Amelie G., Frank J.

• Parenting practices and perceived social support: Longitudinal relations with the social competence of Mexican-origin children.

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Zoe E., Rand D., Richard W., Keith F.

• Cardiovascular disease in Hispanics/Latinos in the United States.

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Pelbreton C., John M., Gregory A., Matthew A., Carlos J.

• Prevalence and correlates of perceived ethnic discrimination in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study.

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Leticia, Scott C., Linda C., Kristen T., Kristine M., Patricia, Frank J., Elena L., Yanping, Yu, Carmen R., Neil, Elizabeth

• Does integrated behavioral health care reduce mental health disparities for Latinos? Initial findings.

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Ana J., Arthur R., Bianca T., Freddie A., Timothy A., Debbie

• Familismo, ethnic identity, and bicultural stress as predictors of Mexican American adolescents’ positive psychological functioning.

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Brandy, Lizette, Nancy E., Marianela

• Microaggressions and Latina/o Americans: An analysis of nativity, gender, and ethnicity.

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Kevin L., Silvia L., David P., Whitney

• Health issues in Hispanic/Latino youth.

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Carmen R., Deepa, Kristine