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International Psychogeriatrics

International Psychogeriatrics is a multidisciplinary peer reviewed journal in psychogeriatrics that publishes original research papers on the mental health of older people worldwide. It also features commentaries, original research articles, scholarly literature reviews, letters to the editor, and book reviews, and is circulated to members of the International Psychogeriatric Association.

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Subject Geriatrics & Gerontology, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 4.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1041-6102
eISSN 1741-203X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,500 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

International Psychogeriatrics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Regular Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be 250 words. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Main body text must not exceed 5,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords in English, a separate acknowledgements section directly before the references, a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references when applicable, and the declarations tool must be completed.
References References may total up to 60. References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered in the order cited in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and all tables and figures must be cited, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Reviews Of The Literature

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 5,000 words or less. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords and a declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references list when applicable.
References References may include up to 80 relevant sources. References must use a numbered citation style with numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal title abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and include captions.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and must not use subheadings.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 1,500 words or less. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords in English and a declaration of generative AI use in a section placed before the references list if such tools were used in manuscript preparation.
References Reference list must contain no more than 10 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of first appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include no more than two figures or tables in total. Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should be no longer than 750 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. The manuscript must include 5 to 8 keywords in English, a declaration of generative AI use in a section before the references if applicable, and a separate acknowledgements section directly before the reference list.
References Letters To The Editor must include no more than 10 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in the reference list in the order of appearance, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor must include no more than 1 table or figure. Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively.
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Recent Publications

Understanding happiness and life-satisfaction in older persons across 22 countries: A cross-national meta-analysis of the Global Flourishing Study

Matthew J. Lennon, Joseph Suttie, Xavier Symons, Lynette Lam

10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100301
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Predictors of unhealthy aging

Byron Creese

10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100297
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Caregiving dyad typologies and trajectories of care partner burden following hospitalization in persons living with dementia

Marie Boltz, Yin Liu, Ahmed-Rufai Yahaya, Azza Mubarak AL-Harrasi, Jessica Wellington, Ashley Kuzmik

10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100295
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Lay cousellor-delivered wisdom-enhancement narrative-therapy and empathy-focused interventions to reduce loneliness among older adults: A three-arm randomized controlled trial

Da Jiang, Vivien Foong Yee Tang, Esther Oi-wah Chow, Maninder Kahlon, Dannii Yuen-lan Yeung, Rhonda Aubrey, Jing Liao, Jing Yu, Phoenix Kit-han Mo, Kee-Lee Chou

10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100299
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Creating a context for late-life wisdom to emerge: A view from contemporary philosophy

George S. Alexopoulos

10.1016/j.inpsyc.2026.100294
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

59 days median from submission to acceptance for accepted papers.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,500 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Health disparities and outcomes Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Aging and Gerontology Research Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Legal case studies and regulations Schizophrenia research and treatment Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Frailty in Older Adults Mental Health Treatment and Access Health and Well-being Studies Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Mental Health and Psychiatry Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Health, psychology, and well-being Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Psychiatric care and mental health services Health and Wellbeing Research

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