APA Journals

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: https://bit.ly/487rqw4

New research in Psychological Trauma shows that dropout rates vary widely across #PTSD treatments for veterans. Identifying which approaches keep people engaged can help clinicians better support long-term recovery. Read the press release from APA: www.apa.org/news/press/r...

Discover the latest targeted #peerreviewed research from @apajournals.bsky.social available in APA #PsycArticles. New special issues feature deep dives on #trauma, emotional intelligence, #diversity, and more: https://bit.ly/47RkZgC

In Qualitative Psychology from @apajournals.bsky.social, "The double-edged scalpel: The stress and responsibility of being a surgeon" by Leeat Granek et al. — Addressing surgeons' burdens to improve the quality of their lives & the quality of patient & family care. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

According to a recent study in Health Psychology, cancer survivor narratives are a highly acceptable and potentially promising intervention strategy for increasing #HPV vaccine uptake. Read the Editor's Choice article: https://bit.ly/4oggMZR @apadivision38.bsky.social

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/3Jx7z15 @apadivision44.bsky.social

In @apajournals.bsky.social, "Client experiences of drama therapy: A systematic review and qualitative meta-analysis" by Tobias Constien, Akhila Khanna, & Amélie Wiberg - Symbolic, creative, & playful experiences found supportive. Some find them difficult, obstructive psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

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. Learn more about the journal in this conversation with the editor: https://bit.ly/3LQqZyy #PsychSciSky

December's Editor's Choice:

Early and later susceptibility to effects of parenting: Exploring Frankenhuis and Panchanathan’s (2011) evolutionary commitment hypothesis.

Zhang, X., Machlin, L., McLaughlin, K., & Belsky, J.

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Issue 61, Volume 12 is out at Developmental Psychology!

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Topics Include

-Intergenerational and Contextual Adversity
-Ethnic-Racial Socialization
-Executive Functions
-Impact of Parenting

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📢 Psychotherapy is seeking submissions that showcase recent advances and diverse applications of Measurement-Based Care (MBC)—an evidence-based practice transforming clinical care. Submit your abstract for consideration by December 1st, 2025: https://bit.ly/4nsgpLQ @apadivision29.bsky.social

Perceived personality in recruitment interviews Assessing personality in recruitment interviews is an interactionally delicate task. In this study, psychologists assess the consistency between applicants’ self-descriptions, personality test results...

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New @netflix.com doc The Carman Family Deaths shows how police view suspects with autism.

But how do jurors consider autism diagnoses for juvenile defendants accused of violent or nonviolent crime?

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What is the role of implementation science in improving #healthcare? Explore part 2 of this special section of Psychological Services covering implementation science frameworks, methods, and specialized settings. Multiple free-to-read and open access articles available: https://bit.ly/4qNYEJg

What leads some drivers to repeated dangerous road traffic behaviors?

Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.

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Research in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology offers an updated understanding of how disclosure of #mentalhealth conditions happens at work and how organizations can best be supportive. https://bit.ly/4i5cWBr #IOPsych

🚨Special Issue at Developmental Psychology🚨

Reimagining Developmental Science Through the Lens of Black Girlhood

Guest Eds:
Rona Carter (Lead)
Sheretta T. Butler‑Barnes
Fatima Varner
Eleanor K. Seaton

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"Person-centered narrative analysis: A methodological retrospective and primer" by Phillip Hammack & Ruthellen Josselson in @apajournals.bsky.social. Situates PCNA within the qualitative revolution in psychology to restore a focus on individual meaning awspntest.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

Editor's Choice features the most exciting new findings in #PsychologicalScience selected by APA Journal Editors. Subscribe today to enjoy this free, weekly compilation of articles selected as outstanding, noteworthy, and impactful for the field https://bit.ly/45YWvC6

Screenshot of an article published in the journal Motivation Science titled "Rediscovering our purpose: Theory, evidence, and the soul of motivation science."

"...we advocate for a broader intellectual architecture, where methodological sophistication supports theoretical ambition."
I enjoyed and appreciated this article on theory development in motivation science. Such reflection is welcome.
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The November issue of Neuropsychology is live, including a wonderful outgoing editorial from Keith Yeates who reflects on his tenure as EIC.

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A new section of #Psychotherapy highlights innovative studies that push the boundaries of how we understand, research, and practice psychosocial treatments. Explore key takeaways and practical implications: https://bit.ly/47HSyBD @apadivision29.bsky.social

In @apajournals.bsky.social Qualitative Psychology, "Decolonial qualitative enactments and modes of inquiry: A methodological retrospective" by Christopher Sonn & Sunil Bhatia — We aim to demonstrate “how” to undo and “unlearn” Eurocentric forms of colonial knowledge psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

Upcoming Webinar: Answering Your Burning Questions About AI in Academic Writing and APA Style. Register now! https://bit.ly/3M17JhO @apastyle.bsky.social

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New paper out in Stigma & Health! ✨


We investigated how discrimination relates to anxiety in women — and found that difficulties identifying emotions (alexithymia) may help explain the link.


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Check out the latest peer-reviewed research from @apajournals.bsky.social highlighted in the APA Monitor on #Psychology, including insights on #AI and creativity, #FOMO, social media, and much more: https://bit.ly/3XhhpXW

The presentation slides and links to #APAStyleJARS resources are also available: bit.ly/4qNYEJg

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New article about my colleagues' and my LGBTQ+ publishing guidelines paper in this month's APA Monitor! www.apa.org/monitor/2025...

I became an academic grandmother (again)! When I was writing my thesis, my SE instructor said: “Finishing a thesis or publishing a book that’s a kind of birth too. My second grandchild is here, the experiential part of my thesis, now published in Peace & Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology (APA).

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