Aim and Scope
The Journal of Child and Youth Psychology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, and free scholarly journal that publishes original research and review articles in the fields of developmental and clinical psychology related to childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
The journal aims to contribute to the scientific literature and support the development of evidence-based professional practices by publishing high-quality studies on the psychological and social development, mental health, behaviour, and psychological intervention processes of children, adolescents, and young people.
Scope of Publication
The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
Cognitive, emotional, and social development
Child and adolescent psychopathology
Mental health and psychological well-being
Educational and school psychology
Family, parent, and peer relationships
Risk and protective factors
Psychological assessment and measurement
Preventive and developmental psychological interventions
Psychological counseling and psychotherapy practices
Evidence-based psychological interventions
Current psychosocial issues affecting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young people
Interdisciplinary Approach
The journal supports interdisciplinary studies that address the psychological development and well-being of children and young people from a holistic perspective. Accordingly, it welcomes scholarly contributions from researchers and practitioners in psychology, psychological counseling and guidance, child development, psychiatry, educational sciences, social work, nursing, and related disciplines.
The journal seeks to strengthen the exchange of scientific knowledge among researchers, mental health professionals, educators, and other relevant professionals, and to contribute to the development of evidence-based research, practice, and policies for children, adolescents, and young people.
