Psychological Science in the Public Interest

Aims & Scope

Published three times per year by the Association for Psychological Science, Psychological Science in the Public Interest (PSPI) is a unique journal featuring comprehensive and compelling reviews of issues that are of direct relevance to the general public.

These reviews are written by blue-ribbon teams of specialists representing a range of viewpoints and are intended to assess the current state-of-the-science with regard to the topic.

Among other things, PSPI reports have challenged the validity of the Rorschach and other projective tests, have explored how to keep the aging brain sharp, and have documented problems with the current state of clinical psychology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	17.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	5.852

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	62

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	218

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	299

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles?

  Citation: 2174

  Authors: Roy F., Jennifer D., Joachim I., Kathleen D.

• Misinformation and Its Correction

  Citation: 2092

  Authors: Stephan, Ullrich K. H., Colleen M., Norbert, John

• Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques

  Citation: 2010

  Authors: John, Katherine A., Elizabeth J., Mitchell J., Daniel T.

• Beyond Money

  Citation: 1625

  Authors: Ed, Martin E.P.

• Enhancing the Effectiveness of Work Groups and Teams

  Citation: 1600

  Authors: Steve W.J., Daniel R.

• Learning Styles

  Citation: 1260

  Authors: Harold, Mark, Doug, Robert

• Flawed Self-Assessment

  Citation: 1243

  Authors: David, Chip, Jerry M.

• How Effective Is Telecommuting? Assessing the Status of Our Scientific Findings

  Citation: 1145

  Authors: Tammy D., Timothy D., Kristen M.

• Emotional Expressions Reconsidered: Challenges to Inferring Emotion From Human Facial Movements

  Citation: 1134

  Authors: Lisa Feldman, Ralph, Stacy, Aleix M., Seth D.

• The Impact of Mental Illness Stigma on Seeking and Participating in Mental Health Care

  Citation: 1105

  Authors: Patrick W., Benjamin G., Deborah A.

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