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The Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied® publishes original empirical investigations in experimental psychology that bridge practical problems and psychological theory.

Review articles may be considered for publication if they contribute significantly to important topics within applied experimental psychology, but the primary focus is on original experimental investigations conducted in laboratory or field settings.

While articles on applied questions in perception, memory, decision making, learning, attention, and human performance have traditionally been more prevalent, research from any area of applied experimental psychology is very much welcomed and may include investigations from fields as diverse as abnormal, cognitive, developmental, educational, forensic, health, human factors, social, organizational or sport psychology.

Articles may range from reports of multiple experiments to briefer reports of single studies, but should report decisive results and offer theoretical and applied insights.

Disclaimer: APA and the editors of Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied assume no responsibility for statements and opinions advanced by the authors of its articles.



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Published quarterly, beginning in March
Average lag for online first 57 days
Average time to first decision 13 days
Rejection rate 86.8%
Impact factor 2.3
5-year impact factor 3.2
Psychology - Applied 63 of 115
Journal citation indicator 0.78
Features
  • Author contribution statements using CRediT
  • Journal diversity statement
  • Reviewer mentorship opportunities
  • Reviewer recognition via ORCID
  • Publishes impact statements
  • Adheres to TOP Guidelines
  • Publishes Registered Reports
  • Replication studies encouraged
  • Impact factor
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ISSN 1076-898X
eISSN 1939-2192
Founded 1995