What is APA PsycNet?

APA PsycNet is an intuitive search platform designed for discovering and accessing APA’s databases, including PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PsycTESTS, and more. It offers tools for advanced literature searches, citation management, and access to full-text articles. The platform is tailored to meet the needs of social and behavioral science researchers.

How Does APA PsycNet Work?

1. Database Access: Users can search across multiple APA databases or focus on specific ones like PsycINFO or PsycARTICLES.
2. Search Tools: Advanced search options include Boolean operators, field-specific searches, and filters for refining results.
3. Content Delivery: Provides access to over 5.4 million records, including journal articles, books, tests, and more.
4. Personalisation: Features like "My PsycNET" allow users to save searches, set up alerts, and manage citations.

Why Use APA PsycNet?

• Specialised Content: Focused exclusively on psychology and behavioral sciences.
• Advanced Search Features: Enables precise searches with tools like the APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms.
• Comprehensive Database: Includes peer-reviewed journals, books, dissertations, and psychological tests.
• Personalised Tools: Customisable alerts and saved searches streamline research workflows.

Key Features

Search & Discovery

• Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) for combining or excluding terms.
• Phrase searching with quotation marks (e.g., "perceived stress scale").
• Truncation () to find variations of a root word (e.g., therap retrieves therapy, therapist, therapeutic).
• Field-specific searches (e.g., author names, keywords).

Content Types

• Peer-reviewed journal articles (PsycARTICLES).