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Psychology Research and Behavior Management

Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing psychological science and its application to behavior management. It publishes rigorous empirical, theoretical, and translational research and evidence-based interventions that directly inform behavioral outcomes and change management strategies in real-world contexts across areas including educational psychology, child and adolescent mental health, psychological assessment, forensic psychology, health and stress, addiction studies, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and behavioral genetics.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1179-1578
eISSN 1179-1578
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Invited reviews are exempt from paying any publication processing fee.

Submission Instructions

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

Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Each major section of the manuscript should have a heading. Manuscripts must include 3-6 keywords and must acknowledge the use of AI if AI tools were used.
References References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially as superscript Arabic numerals, listed in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, list the first three followed by "et al." when there are more than six, and for Reviews the references must be relevant, fair, balanced, and not unfairly biased toward a particular research group, organization, or journal.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than pasted into the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Each figure and table must be cited in the text, tables must be editable rather than images, and each table must be interpretable separately from the text.
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Original Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript typically includes Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and any use of AI must be acknowledged in the paper.
References References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends using superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order in the reference list, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by "et al." when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files with one file per table. Figures must not be pasted into the manuscript and tables must be provided in editable format rather than as images.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript Case Reports must describe a single patient case. Manuscripts must include 3-6 keywords and acknowledge any AI use in the paper.
References References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially in the text, tables, and legends as superscript Arabic numerals, with reference list entries numbered in citation order, journal names abbreviated according to PubMed, all authors listed for six or fewer authors, and the first three followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than pasted into the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or submitted as separate editable files. Each figure and table must be cited in the text, tables cannot be submitted as images, and figure legends and table legends must include explanatory keys when symbols or formatting require clarification.
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Invited Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract is commonly unstructured in a single paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript should use major section headings. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and an acknowledgment of any AI use.
References References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially as superscript Arabic numerals, numbered in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three followed by "et al." when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, figures must not be pasted into the manuscript, and tables must be submitted in editable rather than image format.
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Recent Publications

Dual Mediating and Moderating Roles of Hope in the Association Between Marital Satisfaction and Post-Traumatic Growth Among Chinese Breast Cancer Patients: A Latent Profile Analysis

Zhi Hui Gu, Ji Xiang Bao, Yang Tan, Meng Yao Li

10.2147/prbm.s612295
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Clinical Phenotype Identification in Chinese Children with ADHD Using Latent Profile Analysis and Implications for Precision Nursing Pathways

Yue Ma, Yong-Hua Cui, Jia-Jia Gao, Fang Wen, Jun-Juan Yan, Ming-mei Sun, Hong-Mei Duan, Nan Song

10.2147/prbm.s611629
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Altered Bilateral Motor Cortex Excitability and Peripheral Glutamate/GABA Imbalance in Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A TMS Investigation

Xiayun Zhou, Pan Zhang, Ruiming Chen, Guoao Shi, Weiai Liu, Peng Zhang, Peng Zhou

10.2147/prbm.s595261
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The Association Between Body Image and Depression: Historical Evolution and Recent Research Progress

Yan-Min Xu, Bao-Liang Zhong

10.2147/prbm.s593127
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Directional Relations Between Symptoms of Adolescent Smartphone Addiction, Academic Burnout, and Psychological Distress: A Cross-Lagged Panel Network Analysis

Wei Yao, Mengjian Hu, Hanchao Hou, Peng Yang, Shiguang Ni

10.2147/prbm.s579858
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Speed metrics may include median days from submission to first decision, submission to first post-review decision, and acceptance to online publication for the previous six months, updated in February and July. F1000Research publishes submitted articles online in a fully citable format in 14 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A point-by-point covering letter is required when submitting a revised manuscript after first editorial review.

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What are the publication costs?

Invited reviews are exempt from paying any publication processing fee.

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Research Topics

COVID-19 and Mental Health Impact of Technology on Adolescents Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior Resilience and Mental Health Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies Mental Health Treatment and Access Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Mental Health Research Topics Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation Digital Mental Health Interventions Eating Disorders and Behaviors Sleep and related disorders Behavioral Health and Interventions Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Personality Traits and Psychology Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports

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