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The American Journal of Psychology (AJP; print ISSN 0002-9556, electronic eISSN 1939-8298) is a quarterly journal published by the University of Illinois Press. It was founded in 1887 by G. Stanley Hall and has published continuously since. For the wider discipline it serves, see what is psychology.
What does The American Journal of Psychology publish?
According to the Press, the journal covers experimental psychology research, theoretical work, combined theoretical and experimental analyses, historical commentaries, and in-depth book reviews. Its editor is Fábio P. Leite (The Ohio State University at Lima), and the long-tenured past editor was Robert W. Proctor (Purdue University).
- Original research: empirical experimental work in psychology.
- Theoretical articles: theoretical presentations and combined theoretical and experimental analyses.
- Historical commentaries: commentary on the history of the field.
- Book reviews: in-depth reviews of scholarly books.
Is it the same as American Psychologist?
No. American Psychologist is a different periodical, published by the American Psychological Association. The American Journal of Psychology is published by the University of Illinois Press.
What is the American Journal of Psychology impact factor?
The Press journal page names indexes such as Web of Science, Scopus and Essential Science Indicators, but it does not list an impact factor value. Journal Impact Factors are published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports and change every year, so read the current value, with its release year, from the Clarivate Master Journal List or from your library’s JCR subscription rather than from a third-party page. Scopus-based indicators such as CiteScore and SJR are on the Scopus and SCImago journal profiles. Treat any single metric with care: citation counts vary by field and by the length of the citation window, and a journal’s score says little about an individual paper. For finding the journal’s articles in databases, see PsycINFO search strategy.
Does the journal charge to submit?
The Press states that there is no cost to submit, and no article processing charges are listed on the journal page. Subscription and advertising rates are listed separately.
How do I submit a manuscript?
- Style: the Press refers authors to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition (2020).
- Portal: submissions are made through Scholastica (press-ajp.scholasticahq.com).
- Beware of clones: the Press notes that a counterfeit site impersonating the journal exists, and advises verifying that communications come from the editor or from Scholastica.
Submitted manuscripts go through peer review. Authors who share preprints may find the PsyArXiv entry useful; check the journal’s current policy before posting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The American Journal of Psychology founded?
In 1887, by G. Stanley Hall, and it has been published continuously since.
How often is it published?
Quarterly: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter issues.
Does it charge publication fees?
The Press states there is no cost to submit and lists no article processing charges.
Where do I find its impact factor?
In Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports for the current year; the Press journal page does not state a value.
Sources
- University of Illinois Press. “The American Journal of Psychology.” Checked 2026-11-07: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/ajp.html
- Clarivate. Web of Science Master Journal List (for current Journal Impact Factor). Checked 2026-11-07: https://mjl.clarivate.com/
- Scholastica submission portal for the journal. Checked 2026-11-07: https://press-ajp.scholasticahq.com/
