Call for Papers

Journal of Psychological Experience warmly invites submissions from researchers, scholars, and professionals across all subfields of psychology. As a pioneering open-access journal, Journal of Psychological Experience is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the psychological sciences and fostering innovative, inclusive, and impactful research. We welcome contributions that advance our understanding of the human experience through rigorous, creative, and diverse perspectives.

Scope of Submissions

Journal of Psychological Experience embraces the full spectrum of psychological inquiry, encouraging submissions from every subfield, including the following:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Human Factors Psychology
  • Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Our mission is to provide a platform for research that explores the complexities of psychological experiences, particularly those that are underexplored or marginalised. For a detailed overview of the subfields we cover, please view our Mission and Scope.

We are particularly interested in submissions that:

  • Highlight novel theoretical frameworks or empirical findings.
  • Address psychological phenomena from underrepresented populations or cultural contexts.
  • Integrate interdisciplinary approaches to deepen insights into psychological processes.
  • Challenge existing paradigms or propose innovative methodologies.

Types of Papers

Journal of Psychological Experience publishes a variety of manuscript types to accommodate the diverse needs of psychological research. These include original research articles, review papers, communication, and presentations. For detailed descriptions of the types of papers we publish, please refer to the What We Publish section on the Instructions for Authors page.

We encourage submissions that are methodologically robust, scientifically sound, and clearly articulated. Our open access model ensures that your work reaches a wide audience, including researchers, professionals, policymakers, and the public, without barriers to access.

Why Submit to JPsyExp?

Publishing with Journal of Psychological Experience offers unique opportunities to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive community. Our commitment to open access maximises the visibility and impact of your research. Additionally, our rigorous yet supportive peer-review process ensures that your work is evaluated with fairness and expertise. To learn more, view the benefits of publishing with Journal of Psychological Experience.

We also invite researchers to join our reviewer community to help shape the future of psychological research. If you are interested, please consider joining our journal.

Submission Process

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal submission guidelines and sent via our online submission portal.

Please check that you carefully review our Instructions for Authors page to ensure complete compliance with our requirements.

We encourage authors to submit their work as early as possible to facilitate a smooth and timely peer review process. Please note that we are currently waiving Article Processing Charges (APCs) for all complete manuscript submissions received by 30 June 2025.

For any inquiries, please contact our editorial team via email.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.