About the Journal

The mission of Research in Psychology and Behavior (RPB) is to provide unrestricted access to high-quality research that advances understanding across all areas of psychology and human behavior. RPB emphasizes the study of human interactions, mental and social well-being, and behavioral influences on health outcomes, translating scientific discoveries into meaningful applications within today’s complex society and across diverse populations. Published by Pinnacle Science, RPB is part of a growing platform that generated over 132,000 abstract views and more than 67,000 downloads in 2025 alone.

Open Access Statement

Research in Psychology and Behavior is an open access, peer-reviewed journal whereby all manuscripts are required to undergo the peer review process. Open access content published in the journal is freely available to authors, readers, and institutions. Any user is allowed to read, copy, download, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Copyright is granted to the authors and is published by Pinnacle Science and authors retain the copyright and full publishing rights without restrictions. Accepted peer-reviewed manuscripts are open access immediately after publication. Accepted peer-reviewed manuscripts are open access immediately after publication.

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Aims and Scope

Research in Psychology and Behavior aims to enhance applied research in all areas of psychology, behavior, counseling, and mental health and wellbeing. Authors are urged to submit concise and impactful research while avoiding excessive jargon in the form of Direct Original Research. To enhance both the quality and impact of research, authors should submit manuscripts with methodologies, concise results and direct application. The journal intends to provide researchers, practitioners, and students an advanced platform for both novel and cutting-edge practices within the aims and scope of the journal.

The journal aims to publish research in all fields of psychology and behavior:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Industrial and Personnel Psychology
  • Behavior Throughout the Lifespan
  • PTSD Treatment
  • Educational Psychology
  • Developmental Counseling Techniques
  • Food Behavior
  • Health Behavior and Psychology
  • Mental Illness
  • Depression Assessment and Treatment
  • Chronic Brain Disorders Treatment and Assessment
  • Drug Treatment and Behavior
  • Addictions
  • Clinical Counseling
  • Mental Health
  • Physical Activity Behavior
  • Coping Treatment and Assessment