Psychology and Aging

Psychology and Aging® publishes original articles that significantly advance knowledge about adult development and aging. The primary focus of the journal is on reports of novel empirical findings that inform theories related to the psychological science of aging and adult development.

Exceptionally strong articles that present theoretical analyses, systematic reviews, methodological critiques or new methodological approaches, or policy recommendations grounded in psychological science are also welcome.

Studies of basic principles of adult development and aging and their application are appropriate, as are studies about psychological phenomena and processes of special relevance during adulthood and old age.

The journal represents the diversity of topical areas in the psychological science of adult development and aging, including but not limited to, biological bases of behavior, clinical psychology, cognition, cultural and social influences on development, educational psychology, emotion, health psychology, human factors, medical psychology, motivation, neuroscience, personality, and self-regulation.