The journal publishes research focused on the development, validation, and psychometric evaluation of psychological assessment instruments across various domains and populations. Articles frequently examine factor structures, reliability, validity (including convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related), and measurement invariance of scales, often in cross-cultural or diverse samples.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Applied PsychologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Applied
Scopus Categories
Applied Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentPersonality Traits and PsychologyBehavioral Health and InterventionsMental Health Research TopicsPersonality Disorders and PsychopathologyAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesSocial and Intergroup PsychologyCognitive Abilities and TestingPsychometric Methodologies and TestingPsychological Testing and Assessment