Premier Journal of Psychology

About the Premier Journal of Psychology (PJP)

Premier Journal of Psychology (PJP) is an open access, peer-reviewed, quarterly journal dedicated to the global advancement of research, education and the scholarly understanding of Psychology. As part of  Premier Science, PJP fosters interdisciplinary discourse and innovation across all branches of Psychology.

Publication frequency: quarterly
Indexing: Google Scholar, Ulrichsweb and others
Archived: British Library and Portico
ISSN: 2978-0098

Associate Editor
Professor Rolf Wynn PhD
Professor and leader of the Psychiatry research group
Department of Clinical Medicine
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Tromsø
Norway
rolf.wynn@gmail.com
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Aims and Scope

The Premier Journal of Psychology (PJS) is dedicated to the global advancement of research, education and the scholarly understanding of Psychology. It aims to promote continued developments and debate through the sharing of knowledge, ideas and good practice across all branches of Psychology including; Personality Psychology, Behavioural Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial–Organizational Psychology, Sports Psychology, School Psychology and Integrative Psychology. The PJP provides readers with critically peer-reviewed, carefully selected/edited and up to date publications about advances in the field that are relevant to them.

As a journal of psychology, PJP advances global research and meaningful dialogue across the diverse subfields of psychological science. Through peer-reviewed publications, it explores key areas of contemporary psychology, including but not limited to:

• Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma
• Digital Mental Health and Virtual Therapy
• Cognitive and Social Development in Children
• Biopsychosocial Models of Care
• Rural and Underserved Mental Health
• Peer Recovery and Community Support Systems
• Substance Use and Behavioral Disorders
• Social Psychology and Cultural Dynamics
• Anxiety, Isolation, and Identity in the Digital Age
• AI and Computational Tools in Psychological Research

The Premier Journal of Psychology delivers accessible, impactful research that addresses today’s complex mental health and behavioral challenges. From the psychological effects of cancel culture and childhood adversity to innovations in AI-assisted therapy and rural mental health infrastructure. Providing timely insights for researchers, clinicians, educators, and mental health policymakers alike.

Article types – research, reviews, editorials/perspectives and correspondence-style articles will be considered.

Resilience Through Loss: Transforming Grief Into Growth–A Narrative Review
Khadija Kamene
Mount Kenya University, Mombasa, Kenya
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;5:100010

Graceful Aging: Addressing Cognitive and Emotional Challenges in Later Life
Khadija Kamene
Mount Kenya University, Mombasa, Kenya
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;4:100009

Scars That Shape Us: The Long-Term Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health
Khadija Kamene
Mount Kenya University, Mombasa, Kenya
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;4:100008

From Physical to Virtual: The Transition of Psychological Therapy in the Digital Age
Khadija Kamene
Mount Kenya University, Mombasa, Kenya
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;3:100007

The Impact of Digital Technology on Child’s Cognitive and Social Development: Implications for Education
Vincent Adeyemi
Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA, USA
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;2:100006

The Psychological Impact of Cancel Culture: Anxiety, Social Isolation, and Self-Censorship
Vincent Adeyemi
Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA, USA
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;2:100005

Rural Pediatric Mental Health: Promising Practices and Opportunities
Rachel Harris Blanton
Public Health Innovation, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;2:100004

Emerging Biopsychosocial Models of Care for Psychostimulant Disorder Prevention and Treatment
Rachel Blanton
Public Health Innovation, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Premier Journal of Psychology 2025;2:100003

Using Large Language Models in Psychological Research: A New Frontier for Hypothesis Generation
Vincent Adeyemi
Emory University Hospital Midtown, Georgia, USA
Premier Journal of Psychology 2024;1:100002

Rural Peer Recovery Support Services Program Development and Implementation Considerations
Rachel Blanton
Chief Officer of Public Health Innovation, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Premier Journal of Psychology 2024;1:100001