Finding psychology research articles
What are journals?
Journals are excellent sources for finding the latest information and academic research. A journal is published on a regular basis (usually monthly or quarterly). Journals are often
peer
reviewed or refereed.
Most journal articles are either:
Empirical studies describe original research. The authors of the article are presenting the results of their research for the first time. The article tyically consists of sections that correspond to the research process: introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions. Empirical Studies are primary source documents.
Review articles provide interpretation and further analysis of research that has already been published. These are secondary sources as they refer to primary source material.
Below are some of the key journals available via the Library which publish articles in the area of developmental psychology.
British Journal of Developmental Psychology: print | online
Child Development
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Development and Psychopathology: print | online
Developmental Psychology
Infant and Child Development
Infant Behavior and Development
International Journal of Behavioral Development
Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology: print | online
Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
New Directions for Child & Adolescent Development
This tutorial will help you to use the PsycINFO database to find psychology research articles.
