Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Psychological Association that was established in 1965. It covers the fields of social and personality psychology. The editors-in-chief are Shinobu Kitayama (University of Michigan; Attitudes and Social Cognition Section), Colin Wayne Leach (Barnard College; Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes Section), and Richard E. Lucas (Michigan State University; Personality Processes and Individual Differences Section). Less
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- PublisherAMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1965
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Since when has Journal of Personality and Social Psychology been publishing? 
The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has been publishing since 1965 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology published?
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology?
The publisher of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology?
The eISSN number is 1939-1315 and pISSN number is 0022-3514 for Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Self-esteem, Well-being, Behavioral ecology, Morality, Life events, Self-concept, Racism, Glass ceiling, Narcissism, Longevity, Theory of mind, Longitudinal study, Pluralistic ignorance, Collective action, Creativity, Daily stress, Heuristic, Life satisfaction, Anger, Social status.
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