What is PsycINFO database used for?
What is PsycINFO database used for?
PsycINFO® is one of the most frequently used online psychological search services as it not only offers extensive access to articles but also provides search options and parameters that narrow results to those that are most relevant.
Why is APA PsycINFO a good database?
Focused on the interdisciplinary aspects of the worldwide behavioral and social science research and literature, APA PsycInfo is unmatched as a resource for locating scholarly research findings in psychology and related fields across a host of academic disciplines.
Is PsycINFO a good database?
PsycINFO indexes a larger proportion (73%) of leading psychiatry journals than does MEDLINE (47%) [13]. Studies comparing database yields show that PsycINFO contributes studies on psychological and psychiatric topics that are not found in other databases [14] [15].
What are some psychology databases?
Major Psychology Databases
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles.
- GALE Ebooks.
- PsycARTICLES.
- Psychinfo.
How do you conduct a PsycINFO search?
Searching with Keywords
- Start by typing your word(s) or phrase(s) into the search box.
- You can choose how PsycINFO will search for your term(s).
- Type in your keywords with your preferred search field option and click the Search button:
- Your search line will then be listed in the Search History:
What journals are indexed in PsycINFO?
Journals added to coverage list
| Journal Title | ISSN | eISSN |
|---|---|---|
| Journal of Cognitive Enhancement | 2509-3290 | 2509-3304 |
| Journal of Health Service Psychology: An Official Journal of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists | 2662-2645 | 2662-2653 |
| Occupational Health Science | 2367-0134 | 2367-0142 |
| PsychTech & Health Journal | 2184-1004 |
How many records are in PsycINFO?
APA PsycInfo® database tops 5 million records.
Is PubMed good for psychology?
Best Bets: Top Databases for Journal Articles in Psychology PubMed is the best database for the biomedical literature. Particularly useful for psychological research in the areas of cognitive neuroscience and biopsychology.