Media outlets starting with P
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PPsychology & Sexuality
Background and Format: Psychology & Sexuality is an international journal which seeks to publish high-quality quantitative and qualitative psychological research on sexualities. The journal aims to advance knowledge and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, heterosexual and queer issues in psychology and allied disciplines. Psychology & Sexuality is progressive and radical with regard to current debates in critical psychology, while also drawing from work traditionally seen as outside the remit of psychology to inform debate. The content is predominantly empirical and theoretical papers from both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, but review articles and essays are welcome, along with book reviews. Special features and issues are welcome along with papers that address user engagement and activism. Occasional interview pieces are included along with historical articles on key figures in the field. Contents(note: this list is not exclusive): Sexual identities and practices, Relationships, Families, LGBTQ studies, Queer theory, Counselling/psychotherapy with sexual minority clients, Attitudes, Prejudice and discrimination, Health, Violence, Intergroup relations, The intersection of sexualities and other important demographic characteristics/lines of power (e.g. gender, class, disability, race/ethnicity, age, religion). Circulation: The Publisher does not disclose this information. Frequency: 4 issues per year, 2 will be print Manuscript Submission: Submissions addressing the above topics and others from a variety of approaches and methodologies – qualitative and quantitative – are most welcome. Instructions for authors can be viewed here. The journal uses ScholarOne Manuscripts (previously Manuscript Central) to peer review manuscript submissions. The guide for ScholarOne authors can be viewed here. Online submission at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rpse
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PPsychology and Aging
Publishes original articles on adult development and aging. Articles include research that may be applied, bio-behavioral, clinical, educational, experimental, methodological or psychosocial. Although the emphasis is on original research investigations, occasional theoretical analyses of research issues, practical clinical problems or policy may appear, as well as critical reviews of a content area in adult development and aging.
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PPsychology and Psychotherapy: Theory Research and Practice
Impact Factor: 1.661 Journal Ranking: 47/76 Psychology, 62/121 Psychology Clinical, 71/136 Psychiatry (Social Science), 93/140 Psychiatry, (Source: ISI Journal Citation Reports 2015) Circulation: The Publisher does not disclose the circulation figure but the circulation of the Journal is worldwide. Time of Publication: March, June, September and December Affiliations: Published on behalf of the British Psychological Society. Aims of the journal: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory Research and Practice (formerly The British Journal of Medical Psychology) is an international scientific journal with a focus on the psychological aspects of mental health difficulties and well-being, and psychological problems and their psychological treatments. Content: The journal covers topics including: Theoretical and research development in the understanding of cognitive and emotional factors in psychological disorders Interpersonal attitudes Behaviour and relationships; vulnerability to, adjustment to, assessment of, and recovery (assisted or otherwise) from psychological disorders Psychological therapies (including both process and outcome research) where mental health is concerned. Editorial contacts: The Journals department can be reached at papt@wiley.com Manuscript submission: Author Guidelines can be viewed here. For online submission click here
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PPsychology in the Schools
Published for school psychologists, teachers, counselors, administrators and other personnel workers in schools and colleges. Focuses on issues confronting school psychologists, teachers, counselors, administrators and other personnel workers in schools and colleges, public and private organizations.
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PPsychology of Addictive Behaviors
Presents peer-reviewed original articles related to the psychological aspects of addictive behaviors. Articles on the following topics are included, alcohol and alcoholism, drug use and abuse, eating disorders, smoking and nicotine addiction and other compulsive behaviors. Covers full-length research reports, literature reviews, essays, brief reports and comments.
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PPsychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts
Launched in February 2007 and written for readers interested in psychology of artistic endeavors. Devoted to promoting scholarship on how individuals participate in the creation and appreciation of artistic endeavor. Publishes manuscripts presenting original research on aesthetic perception; on all facets of creative behavior, production, thought and development; and research on psychology and the arts, including the use of the arts in clinical practice. Also publishes essays that synthesize and evaluate extant research and papers that propose or expand on creativity or aesthetic theory.
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Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Impact Factor: 2.605 (Source: Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2016) 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.809 (Source: Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2016) Journal Ranking: 1.303: SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) Circulation: The publisher does not disclose the circulation figure. Frequency: 6 issues a year released January, March, May, July, September and November. Affiliations: Psychology of Sport and Exercise is an official journal of the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC). Aims of the journal: Psychology of Sport and Exercise is an international forum for scholarly reports in the psychology of sport and exercise. The team aim to provide high-quality research and comprehensive research reviews. Content: Manuscripts within the journal present results from high quality empirical research, comprehensive research reviews (narrative or statistical), protocol papers, and reports of professional practice (which need to demonstrate academic rigour and go beyond mere description). The journal is open to the use of diverse methodological approaches. They do not publish manuscripts that aim to test the psychometric properties of an existing scale from English to another language, unless new validation methods are used which address previously unanswered research questions. Reports of professional practice must always demonstrate academic rigour, preferably through analysis of programme effectiveness, and go beyond mere description. The Journal is aimed at Psychologists who specialise in, or are studying, the field of sports and exercise. Editorial Contacts: An online editorial board can be viewed here Manuscript Submission: Author guidelines are available here. Online manuscript submission here Other Information: Advertising information is available here
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PPsychology Today
Established in 1967 and published for psychologists and those interested in psychology. Aims to take information from the latest research in psychology and make it useful to people in their everyday lives. Provides readers with news and information about psychology, research and development, relationships, health, nutrition, education and parenting. Discusses how the mind, body and spirit work together to impact perceptions about the world and presents research and cultural trends to explore topics. Explores issues in society in order to help readers understand the world in which they live. Serves a unique role in bringing information to its readers on how to improve themselves, their families and relationships and their role in the workplace. Also includes information on physical health, fitness and exercise. Sections include Culture Unconventional Wisdom, Decompression, Diagnosis, Therapy Watch, Health, Insights, Personality, Relationships, Food Chain and Solutions. Freelancers should familiarize themselves with the typical format and style of each section before pitching. Articles are usually either related to narrative, science, or cultural synthesis.
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PPsychology Today Online
PR opportunities exist provided they pertain to any of the above listed topics. PRs are therefore encouraged to familiarize themselves with the blog’s content before they consider approaching. The Editor can be best contacted via email.
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Psychology Today: “Surviving (your child’s) Adolescence”
This blog is hosted on psychologytoday.com. Discusses adolescence and parenting tips for interacting with children during adolescence. Contact the blog via the online form. The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You will also find that if a blogger is a journalist for another outlet(s), Cision tracks their contact preferences there as well. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).