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eISSN: 1939-1315pISSN: 0022-3514
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
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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CiteScore 
11.4
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0.89 5-Year SI
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Q1Social Psychology
SNIP
3.81
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1965 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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