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Journal of Occupational Health Psychology

The Journal of Occupational Health Psychology publishes theory, research, and public policy articles in occupational health psychology, an interdisciplinary field focused on improving work life and protecting and promoting the safety, health, and well-being of workers. The journal emphasizes the organization of work, individual psychological attributes, and the work–nonwork interface in relation to employee health, safety, and well-being, with particular attention to prevention, promotion, and contemporary workplace issues.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1076-8998
eISSN 1939-1307
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Print subscription prices for 2026 Volume: APA Member/Associate/Affiliate $116.00 domestic, $142.00 surface, $163.00 air mail; APA Student Affiliate $116.00 domestic, $152.00 surface, $163.00 air mail; APA Nonmember/Individual $215.00 domestic, $250.00 surface, $267.00 air mail; Institution $1,194.00 domestic, $1,255.00 surface, $1,275.00 air mail.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A submission letter is required. It must include a statement regarding any possible conflict of interest and a statement of compliance with APA ethical standards.
Abstract An abstract is required. No more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Original Article manuscripts may not exceed 40 double-spaced pages, excluding figures, tables, references, and appendices. The manuscript must be in masked review format, include a separate title page with author names and affiliations, contain no author-identifying information elsewhere, and include an author note with prior dissemination, funding, conflict-of-interest, and AI-use disclosures when applicable.
References APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures may be included as part of the manuscript, with multipanel figures assembled into one file and runnable source code or code-containing appendices submitted as separate files when applicable. Tables must be created using Word's Insert Table function, preferred graphics formats are TIFF, JPG, and EPS, and figures must be readable in both color and black-and-white.
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Research Note

Cover Letter Required. The submission letter must include a statement about any possible conflict of interest and a statement of compliance with APA ethical standards.
Abstract Required. No more than 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript No more than 20 double-spaced pages, excluding figures, tables, references, and appendices. The manuscript must be in masked review format, include a separate title page with author names and affiliations, contain no author-identifying information elsewhere, and disclose any generative AI use, AI tool purposes, and prior dissemination information in the author note.
References APA. References must be listed in alphabetical order.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created using Word's Insert Table function and graphics may be submitted as separate files. Preferred graphics formats are TIFF, JPG, or EPS, multipanel figures must be assembled into one file, and figure wording must be understandable in both online color and print black-and-white formats.
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Recent Publications

Bouncing back, holding steady, or wiser for wear? Uncovering and predicting trajectories of work–eldercare conflict and enrichment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eunae Cho, Tuo-Yu Chen, Winny Shen

10.1037/ocp0000431
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I believe I can handle it! Trauma coping self-efficacy and posttraumatic stress symptoms among police officers: A 1-year longitudinal study.

Sara R. Møller, Lars L. Andersen, Nina B. Hansen, Ask Elklit, Jesper Pihl-Thingvad

10.1037/ocp0000430
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Social stress under inferior performance comparison: Motivational and behavioral responses to social-evaluative threat and the moderating role of employee mindset.

Jih-Yu Mao, Ran Huang, Wen Xu, Li Guo

10.1037/ocp0000433
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Are you in the zone when working from home? How remote workers’ daily flow experiences promote daily functioning and well-being through reduced work–home interruption behaviors.

Isaac Alshaikh, Shane Hayden-Smyth, Wladislaw Rivkin, Jakob Stollberger, Stefan Diestel, Karin S. Moser

10.1037/ocp0000429
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Who benefits from autonomy? Action-state orientation moderates the effect of autonomy need satisfaction at work on employee well-being.

Sofia Maria Hohmann, Nicola Baumann

10.1037/ocp0000436
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected as part of the submission letter and should include any possible conflict of interest and a statement of compliance with APA ethical standards.

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What are the publication costs?

Print subscription pricing is listed for 2026; the journal is subscription-based with online access included for print subscribers and institutional access available through PsycArticles.

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Research Topics

Workplace Health and Well-being Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior Employment and Welfare Studies Work-Family Balance Challenges Occupational Health and Safety Research Workplace Violence and Bullying Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Workaholism, burnout, and well-being Stress and Burnout Research Resilience and Mental Health Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Behavioral Health and Interventions Emotional Labor in Professions Retirement, Disability, and Employment Health, psychology, and well-being Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Emotional Intelligence and Performance Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Gender Diversity and Inequality COVID-19 and Mental Health Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies Risk and Safety Analysis Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Mental Health Research Topics Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

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