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Psychology and Aging

Psychology and Aging publishes original articles that significantly advance knowledge about human aging and adult development in diverse contexts and populations. The journal focuses primarily on novel empirical findings that inform theories in the psychological science of aging and adult development, while also welcoming strong theoretical analyses, systematic reviews, methodological critiques, new methodological approaches, and policy recommendations grounded in psychological science. It publishes regular articles and brief reports.

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Subject Gerontology
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0882-7974
eISSN 1939-1498
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Print subscription prices for 2026 range from $116.00 to $1,945.00 depending on subscriber category and delivery method.

Submission Instructions

Psychology and Aging accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include author names and affiliations, a copy-pasted Editorial Submission Checklist, a data transparency statement and/or table, and identifying information needed by the editorial team.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract structure is not explicitly specified. Abstract must describe the objectives, participants, methods, findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript Articles do not typically exceed 8,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include a title page followed by a separate abstract page, a separate Public Significance Statement page, a separate keywords page, and a Method section that includes a "Transparency and openness" subsection. Manuscript must include a Public Significance Statement of 30 to 70 words, up to five keywords or brief phrases, disclosure of any generative AI use in the manuscript, and the required transparency and openness disclosures.
References References must follow APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference listed must be cited in the text and every text citation must appear in the references section.
Figures & Tables Multipanel figures must be assembled into one file, alternative wording must be added as needed so figures are understandable in color and black-and-white formats, and tables must be created using Word's insert table function.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include author names and affiliations, a copy-pasted Editorial Submission Checklist, and a data transparency statement and/or table.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract structure is not explicitly specified. Abstract must describe the objectives, participants, methods, findings, and conclusions.
Manuscript Brief Reports are typically no longer than 3,500 words, excluding references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must include a title page followed by a separate abstract page, a separate Public Significance Statement page, up to five keywords on a separate page, and a Method section with an introductory subsection titled “Transparency and openness.” Manuscript must include a one- to three-sentence Public Significance Statement of 30 to 70 words, up to five keywords or brief phrases, required transparency declarations in the Method section, and disclosure of any generative AI use in the manuscript.
References References must be prepared according to APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, with every listed reference cited in the text and every text citation included in the references section.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports must include no more than two tables or figures. Multipanel figures must be assembled into one file, and alternative wording must be added as needed so figures are understandable in both online color and print black-and-white formats.
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Direct Replications

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must include author names and affiliations, a copied editorial submission checklist, and a data transparency statement or table. Cover letter must include author names and affiliations, the editorial submission checklist, and a data transparency statement or table.
Abstract Abstract is required on a separate page after the title page. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract structure type is not explicitly stated, but it must describe the objectives, participants, methods, findings, and conclusions. Abstract must include the phrase “A Replication of XX Study.”
Manuscript Manuscript must be prepared in APA 7th edition style, be masked for review, include a title page and separate pages for the abstract, public significance statement, and keywords, and for Direct Replications include the subtitle “A Replication of XX Study.” Manuscript must include a Public Significance Statement of 30 to 70 words, up to five keywords or brief phrases, a Method subsection titled “Transparency and openness,” and disclosure of any generative AI use in the manuscript.
References References must follow APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference listed must be cited in the text and every text citation must appear in the references section.
Figures & Tables Multipanel figures must be assembled into one file.
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Recent Publications

Supplemental Material for Older Adults’ Engagement With Young Children Is Associated With Reduced Mortality

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10.1037/pag0001040.supp
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Prosociality across adulthood: Social discounting and donations in the United States and China.

Yi Lu, Hongmei Lin, Corinna E. Löckenhoff, Xin Zhang, Shuyao Liao, Helene H. Fung

10.1037/pag0001041
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Supplemental Material for Prosociality Across Adulthood: Social Discounting and Donations in the United States and China

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10.1037/pag0001041.supp
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Purpose but not future time perspective predicts momentary affective well-being.

Gabrielle N. Pfund, Mathias Allemand, Patrick L. Hill, Minxia Luo, Christina Röcke

10.1037/pag0001027
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Can motivational interventions promote older adults’ empathic accuracy? Two experimental studies.

Jenny Jaquet, Alissa von Großmann, Antje Rauers, Michaela Riediger

10.1037/pag0001019
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Frequently asked questions

Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected to include the data transparency statement or table, and identifying information excluded from the masked manuscript can be shared with the editorial team in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Print subscription prices for 2026 range from $116.00 to $1,945.00 depending on subscriber category and delivery method.

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Research Topics

Aging and Gerontology Research Memory Processes and Influences Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Health disparities and outcomes Identity, Memory, and Therapy Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Health and Well-being Studies Cognitive Abilities and Testing Cognitive Functions and Memory Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Retirement, Disability, and Employment Child and Animal Learning Development Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research Memory and Neural Mechanisms Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Reading and Literacy Development Mental Health Research Topics Visual perception and processing mechanisms Face Recognition and Perception Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics Human-Automation Interaction and Safety Technology Use by Older Adults Spatial Cognition and Navigation

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