Psychologica

Aims & Scope

Aims and Scope: The PSYCHOLOGICA journal is a peer-reviewed publication and an official publication of the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Coimbra. Founded in 1988 and re-established in 2012, the journal publishes scientific articles in both English and Portuguese, subject to peer review.

The journal aims to disseminate scientific work from national and international authors in various areas of Psychology, adhering to the highest scientific standards. It also seeks to be a platform for the exchange of ideas, problems, and experiences related to human, social, and cultural development, stemming from theory and practice.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Apc url
• Homepage
• Aims scope

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Psychology and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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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.

• Estudo das propriedades psicométricas da Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) na população portuguesa

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Miguel, Noélia, Fernando, Danilo

• Auto-Compaixão: Estudo da validação da versão portuguesa da Escala da Auto-Compaixão e da sua relação com as experiências adversas na infância, a comparação social e a psicopatologia

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Paula, José Pinto

• Características psicométricas da versão portuguesa da Escala Multidimensional de Suporte Social Percebido (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support - MSPSS)

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Serafim, José, Paulo, Dulce, Jorge

• Facetas de mindfulness: características psicométricas de um instrumento de avaliação

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Sónia, José Pinto

• Estudo Psicométrico preliminar da Mental Health Continuum – Short Form – for youth numa amostra de adolescentes portugueses

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Ana Paula, Raquel Simão, Sónia, Daniela, Célia, Alexandra Marques

• Auto-Criticismo: Estudo de validação da versão portuguesa da Escala das Formas do Auto-Criticismo e Auto-Tranquilização (FSCRS) e da Escala das Funções do Auto-Criticismo e Auto-Ataque (FSCS)

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Paula, José Pinto

• Estudo de validação da versão portuguesa da Escala de Respostas Ruminativas – Versão Reduzida

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Alexandra, José Pinto, Cristiana, Telma

• Adaptação da Escala de Inteligência Emocional de Wong e Law (WLEIS) e análise da sua estrutura factorial e fiabilidade numa amostra portuguesa

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Nuno, Teresa, João Vasco

• The Four Ws of Test Anxiety

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Wendy, David W.

• Definições, dimensões e determinantes da parentalidade

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Ricardo G., Carla