Health Psychology Research (HPR)
Health Psychology Research (HPR) is an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on all aspects of psychology related to health, behavioural medicine, health-related quality of life and illness. The journal reflects the wide application of health psychology study in medical settings.
Aims & Scope
Health Psychology Research (HPR) is an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on all aspects of psychology related to health, behavioural medicine, health-related quality of life and illness. The journal reflects the wide application of health psychology study in medical settings.
Aims
To provide an international, open-access, peer-reviewed platform for publishing high-quality original research on all aspects of health psychology, behavioural medicine, health-related quality of life, and illness.
To facilitate the global exchange of knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration among health psychologists, medical professionals, researchers, and practitioners.
To highlight and promote the wide application of health psychology theories and methodologies in clinical and medical settings, bridging psychological research with real-world healthcare practice.
To advance the understanding of the psychological mechanisms underlying health, illness, and health behaviours, and to drive evidence-based improvements in patient care and health outcomes.
Scope
The journal covers a wide range of topics in health psychology, behavioural medicine, and related fields, with a focus on the application of psychological research in medical and healthcare settings, including but not limited to:
Core Health Psychology Topics
- Psychological factors influencing health behaviors
- Psychosocial determinants of health and illness
- Psychological aspects of chronic and acute illnesses
- Health-related quality of life assessment and improvement across different patient populations and health conditions.
Behavioural Medicine & Clinical Applications
- Intersection of psychology and behavioural medicine, including interventions for lifestyle modification, disease prevention, and health promotion.
- Clinical applications of health psychology in medical settings
- Psychological interventions for managing symptoms, improving treatment outcomes
- Studies on doctor-patient communication, shared decision-making, and patient engagement in healthcare
HPR welcomes original research that advances the understanding of health psychology and its practical application in medical settings, with all manuscripts undergoing rigorous peer review to ensure scientific quality, clinical relevance, and validity.