1. Basic Information of the Journal
Launch Date: First published in 1964 under the name Psychological Science Bulletin. The journal resumed publication in 1981 and was changed to a bimonthly format. In 1991, it was renamed Psychological Science.
Sponsor: Sponsored by the Chinese Psychological Society, hosted by East China Normal University, and published by the Editorial Department of Psychological Science.
Publication Frequency: Bimonthly.
Volumes and Issues: As of 2024, the journal has published 47 volumes and 272 issues. The full text of the journal is published in CNKI (www.cnki. net).
2. Scope of Topics
The journal covers multiple areas of psychology, including “Basic, Experimental, and Ergonomics,” “Development and Education,” “Social, Personality, and Management,” “Statistics, Measurement, and Methods,” “Clinical and Counseling,” “Chinese Characteristics of Psychological Research,” and “Theory and History,” reflecting the latest achievements and developments in various branches of psychology both domestically and internationally.
Basic, Experimental, and Ergonomics: This may involve basic theoretical research in psychology, such as cognitive psychology and physiological psychology, as well as experimental studies in these areas. It also covers applications of psychology in ergonomics, such as research on improving work efficiency and enhancing human-machine interaction.
Development and Education: Focuses on the psychological development across various stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age, as well as the application of psychology in education, such as educational psychology and learning strategies.
Social, Personality, and Management: Explores issues in social psychology and personality psychology, as well as the application of psychology in management, including organizational behavior and leadership.
Statistics, Measurement, and Methods: Focuses on psychological research methods, including psychometrics and statistical analysis techniques, providing scientific methodological support for psychology research.
Clinical and Counseling: Covers research in clinical psychology and psychological counseling, such as the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders and counseling techniques and methods.
Chinese Characteristics of Psychological Research: Emphasizes psychological research that integrates Chinese culture and societal context, exploring theories and practices unique to Chinese psychology.
Theory and History: Includes the development and evolution of psychological theories and research on the history of psychology, tracing the academic progress of the field.
3. Editors-in-Chief
The current editor-in-chief is Zhou Xiaolin. Ding Zan, Wang Yapu, Zuo Renxia, Zhu Manshu, Yang Zhiliang, Li Qiwei, and Liang Ningjian used to be the editor-in-chief of this magazine..
4. Indexing and Databases
Domestic Major Databases:
CSCD: China Science Citation Database (2023-2024, Expanded Edition), indicating the journal's significant academic influence in natural sciences within China, with its published papers widely cited.
CSSCI: Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index (2023-2024), a major database for humanities and social sciences, showing the journal's high standing in the social sciences field.
Peking University’s "Chinese Core Journal Catalog": The journal has been included in multiple editions of the catalog, such as the 1992 (1st edition), 1996 (2nd edition), 2000, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2023 editions, reflecting its consistent academic quality over time.
Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences Journal AMI Comprehensive Evaluation Report: Ranked as an A-category core journal in the 2018 and 2022 editions of the report, demonstrating the journal's excellence in academic level, editorial quality, and social influence.
International Databases:
JST: Japan Science and Technology Agency Database (2022), indicating the journal’s increasing visibility and academic influence in Japan, contributing to international academic exchange.
WJCI: World Journal Impact Factor Index Report (2023), recognizing the journal's global impact, with its papers drawing attention from the international academic community.
EBSCO: Academic Database (2023), one of the most renowned global academic databases, expanding the journal's international dissemination.
5. Journal Honors
2022 National Social Science Fund Supported Journal: The journal received funding from the National Social Science Fund, reflecting the importance and governmental support for its contributions to academic research.
China’s Most Internationally Influential Academic Journal (2012-2023): This honor highlights the journal’s active role and outstanding contributions to international academic exchange, with high recognition and reputation in the global academic community.
6. Target Audience
The journal primarily targets researchers in psychology, education, as well as faculty and students in universities and colleges, along with other related professionals. For researchers in psychology and education, as well as university students with an interest in psychology, the journal serves as an important channel for understanding the latest research findings and developments in the field. Additionally, professionals in other related areas can gain valuable knowledge and insights from the journal, which can serve as a reference for their work and studies.