PsychologyGeneral Psychology• Social Sciences
American Psychologist
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISSN: 0003-066X;1935-990X
OpenAlex H-Index505
Total Citations1,375,181
Published Works21,799
Tracked Guidelines0 rules
Research Article WordsField median is 8,000 w
1,000 words
Abstract LimitStructured or unstructured
250 words
Reference CapIn bibliography list
10 references
Figures & TablesCheck supplement rules
Unrestricted items
Visual Benchmark Diagram
This Journal: 1,000 wordsWord Limit Position Relative to Psychology Field Spectrum
P25: 5,600w
Field Median: 8,000w
P75: 10,400w
📍 1,000 w
This journal's word cap sits below the median of 8,000 words for journals in Psychology.
Rule Composition for American Psychologist
Categorical distribution of the 0 submission constraints tracked for this journal.
Manuscript Types Word Limits Comparison
Length allowances across different paper formats published by American Psychologist.
Single word limit applies universally across all article types.
Full Submission Requirements by Manuscript Type
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No specific numeric rules published in author guidelines for this journal.
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