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Professional Psychology: Research and Practice^®

Outgoing Editor: Michael C. Roberts

Incoming Editor: Ronald T. Brown

ISSN: 0735-7028

eISSN: 1939-1323

Published: bimonthly, beginning in February

ISI Impact Factor: 1.162

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Description

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice^® publishes articles on the application of psychology, including the scientific underpinnings of the profession of psychology.

Articles that present assessment, treatment, and practice implications are encouraged. Both data-based and theoretical articles on techniques and practices used in the application of psychology are acceptable.

Specifically, this journal is an appropriate outlet for articles on

state-of-the-art literature reviews of clinical research on specific high-incidence disorders specifically written so as to draw out the implications for assessment and/or treatment
research and theory on public policy as it affects the practice of psychology
current advances in applications from such fields as health psychology, community psychology, psychology of women, clinical neuropsychology, family psychology, psychology of ethnicity and culture, forensic psychology, and other areas
standards of professional practice and delivery of services in a variety of contexts—industries, institutions, and other organizations
research and theory as they concern the interests of those in the practice of psychology

The journal also publishes brief reports on research or practice in professional psychology.

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Professional Psychology: Research and Practice^® is a registered trademark of American Psychological Association.

Editorial Board

Incoming (2013) Editorial Board

(handling all new submissions in 2012)

Incoming (2013) Editor

Ronald T. Brown
Wayne State University

Incoming (2013) Associate Editors

Kathi A. Borden
Antioch University New England

Connie Chan
University of Massachusetts, Boston

Jessica Henderson Daniel
Harvard University

Janet R. Matthews
Loyola University New Orleans

Incoming (2013) Consulting Editors

Norman Abeles
Michigan State University, Emeritus

Douglas Barnett
Wayne State University

Jeffrey E. Barnett
Independent Practice, Arnold, MD

Bruce L. Bobbitt
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions

James H. Bray
Baylor College of Medicine

Linda F. Campbell
University of Georgia

Cindy I. Carlson
University of Texas at Austin

Jean A. Carter
Independent Practice, Washington, DC

Lillian Comas-Diaz
Transcultural Mental Health

Barbara A. Cubic
Eastern Virginia Medical School

John F. Curry
Duke University

Brian P. Daly
Drexel University

Eugene D'Angelo
Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School

Patrick H. DeLeon
Former APA President

Elizabeth J. Doll
University of Nebraska Lincoln

Louise Douce
The Ohio State University

Nancy S. Elman
University of Pittsburgh, Emeritus

Stephanie Felgoise
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Celia B. Fisher
Fordham University

Linda Forrest
University of Oregon

Donald K. Freedheim
Case Western Reserve University

Miguel E. Gallardo
Pepperdine University

John C. Gonsiorek
Argosy University/Twin Cities

Michael C. Gottlieb
Independent Practice, Dallas, Texas

Lisa Grossman
Independent Practice, Chicago, Illinois

George W. Hynd
The College of Charleston

Yo Jackson
University of Kansas

W. Brad Johnson
United States Naval Academy

Randy W. Kamphaus
Georgia State University

Nadine J. Kaslow
Emory University

Jennifer F. Kelly
Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine

Mary Beth Kenkel
Florida Institute of Technology

Elizabeth A. Klonoff
San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego

Samuel Knapp
Pennsylvania Psychological Association

Elaine S. LeVine
New Mexico State University and The Center Through the Looking Glass

John C. Linton
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Susan H. McDaniel
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Jeffery S. Mio
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Arthur M. Nezu
Drexel University

John C. Norcross
University of Scranton

Steven J. Ondersma
Wayne State University

John E. Pachankis
Yeshiva University

Roger L. Peterson
Antioch University New England

Jose Pons
Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Michael C. Roberts
University of Kansas

William N. Robiner
University of Minnesota

Glenda Russell
University of Colorado Boulder

Morgan T. Sammons
California School of Professional Psychology

Edward P. Shafranske
Pepperdine University

Ric G. Steele
University of Kansas

Robert Switzer
Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Deborah J. Tharinger
University of Texas at Austin

Paul Toro
Wayne State University

Steven Tovian
North Shore University Health System

Leon D. VandeCreek
Wright State University

Melba J. Vasquez
Independent Practice, Austin, Texas

Danny Wedding
California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University

Theresa A. Wozencraft
University of Louisiana

Eric A. Youngstrom
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Outgoing Editorial Board

(handling invited revisions only in 2012)

Outgoing Editor

Michael C. Roberts
University of Kansas

Outgoing Associate Editors

Jeffrey E. Barnett
Loyola University Maryland and Independent Practice, Arnold, Maryland

Jean A. Carter
Independent Practice, Washington, DC

Jennifer F. Kelly
Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine

Outgoing Consulting Editors

Norman Abeles
Michigan State University, Emeritus

J.G. Benedict
Independent Practice, Golden, Colorado

Sheryl Benton
University of Florida

Roger K. Blashfield
Auburn University, Emeritus

Bruce L. Bobbitt
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions

Kathi A. Borden
Antioch University New England

Robert A. Brown
University of Maryland and Independent Practice, Columbia, Maryland

Ronald T. Brown
Wayne State University

Linda F. Campbell
University of Georgia

Lillian Comas-Diaz
Transcultural Mental Health

Jennifer A. Erickson Cornish
University of Denver

Christine A. Courtois
Independent Practice, Washington, DC

Susan Crowley
Utah State University

John F. Curry
Duke University

Eugene D'Angelo
Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School

Shane P. Davis
Centers for Disease Control

Patrick H. DeLeon
Former APA President

Edward A. Delgado-Romero
University of Georgia

Elizabeth J. Doll
University of Nebraska Lincoln

Nancy S. Elman
University of Pittsburgh, Emeritus

Giselle B. Esquivel
Fordham University

Eugene W. Farber
Emory University School of Medicine

Adriana L. Flores
Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta

William E. Foote
University of New Mexico

Linda Forrest
University of Oregon

Donald K. Freedheim
Case Western Reserve University

Miguel E. Gallardo
Pepperdine University

Jean S. Gearon
The George Washington University School of Medicine

John C. Gonsiorek
Argosy University/Twin Cities

Barry L. Gordon
Independent Practice, Petaluma, California

Michael C. Gottlieb
Independent Practice, Dallas, Texas

Melissa Allen Heath
Brigham Young University

Jennifer L. Hillman
Pennsylvania State University, Berks College

Daniel Holland
The Neurobehavior Center of Minnesota, PLLC

John Hunsley
University of Ottawa

Yo Jackson
University of Kansas

W. Brad Johnson
United States Naval Academy

Nadine J. Kaslow
Emory University

Mary Beth Kenkel
Florida Institute of Technology

Rodger Kessler
University of Vermont College of Medicine

Elizabeth A. Klonoff
San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego

Samuel Knapp
Pennsylvania Psychological Association

Elaine S. LeVine
New Mexico State University and The Center Through the Looking Glass

James W. Lichtenberg
University of Kansas

John C. Linton
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Steven R. Lopez
University of Southern California

Jeffrey J. Magnavita
Glastonbury Psychological Associates, PC and University of Hartford

Janet R. Matthews
Loyola University New Orleans

Susan H. McDaniel
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Jeffery S. Mio
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Michael J. Murphy
Indiana State University

Arthur M. Nezu
Drexel University

John C. Norcross
University of Scranton

Jaquelyn Liss Resnick
University of Florida, Director and Professor Emeritus

Susan L. Reviere
Emory University School of Medicine and Independent Practice, Atlanta, Georgia

Nancy J. Rubin
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Tuscaloosa

Morgan T. Sammons
California School of Professional Psychology

Marty Sapp
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Stefan E. Schulenberg
The University of Mississippi

Edward P. Shafranske
Pepperdine University

Michelle D. Sherman
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Ric G. Steele
University of Kansas

Beverly E. Thorn
University of Alabama

Barbara A. Van Horne
Navy Bureau of Medicine & Surgery

Leon D. VandeCreek
Wright State University

Melba J. Vasquez
Independent Practice, Austin, Texas

Stephen R. Wester
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Abraham W. Wolf
Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center

Yelena P. Wu
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Jeffrey N. Younggren
The American Psychological Association Insurance Trust

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Instructions to Authors

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Manuscript Preparation
Submitting Supplemental Materials
Abstract and Keywords
References
Figures
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Publication Policies
Ethical Principles

Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the Manuscript Submission Portal. Authors without Internet access should mail two paper copies and one disk copy of the manuscript to:

Ronald T. Brown, PhD
Wayne State University
656 West Kirby, Ste. 4092
Faculty Administration Building
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General correspondence may be directed to the Editor's Office.

Leesa Terry
Manuscript Coordinator
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
2009 Dole Human Development Center
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045

For potential use by the editorial office and later by the production office, the corresponding author should supply:

Email address
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Phone number
Fax number
Affiliation

For all other authors, please supply names, email addresses, and affiliations.

Submit manuscripts in either Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) and keep a copy of the manuscript to guard against loss.

Manuscript Length and Style

Full-length manuscripts should not exceed 25 pages total (including cover page, abstract, text, references, tables, and figures), with margins of at least 1 inch on all sides and a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman) of 12 points (no smaller). The entire paper (text, references, tables, etc.) must be double spaced.

For general guidelines to style, authors should study articles previously published in the journal. They should note that the readership of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice consists of psychologists from a broad range of subspecialties engaged mainly in practice, and some in training careers.

The introduction of the manuscript should be written to anchor the topic in the experiential world of these readers. The final section should be an implications and applications section, which provides concrete and usable information that can be used in everyday clinical practice or in training programs. View additional writing guidelines.

Masked Review Policy

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice uses a masked reviewing system. In order to permit anonymous review, all authors' names, affiliations, and contact information should be removed from the manuscript itself and included instead in the submittal letter. Every effort should be made by the authors to see that the manuscript itself contains no clues to their identities.

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Outgoing Consulting Editors

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Manuscript Length and Style

Masked Review Policy

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