European Journal of Personality: Advancing Personality Psychology Research
The European Journal of Personality (EJP) serves as a premier academic platform dedicated to the study of personality psychology. As the official bimonthly publication of the European Association of Personality Psychology, it provides a rigorous venue for scholars to share empirical and theoretical advancements that shape our understanding of human nature.
Published by SAGE Publishing, the journal is recognized globally for its contribution to the social-personality field. It is specifically designed to promote the growth of the discipline by publishing high-quality research that explores how personality is formed, expressed, and how it influences human behavior.
Key Facts
- Official Status: Official journal of the European Association of Personality Psychology.
- Publication Frequency: Bimonthly.
- Publisher: SAGE Publishing.
- Impact Factor: 3.910 (as of 2019).
- Ranking: Ranked seventh among empirical journals in the social-personality field.
- Established: 1987.
Scope and Research Focus
The EJP encompasses a broad spectrum of topics within personality psychology. The journal aims to advance the field by focusing on several core dimensions of research:
- The Nature of Personality: Investigating the fundamental structures and traits that define individuals.
- Social Context: Examining how personality is expressed and manifests within social interactions.
- Personality Development: Studying how personality evolves over the lifespan.
- Consequences of Personality: Analyzing the outcomes and effects of specific personality traits on life events.
- Methodological Advances: Publishing new techniques and improvements in how personality research is conducted.
Submission Innovations and Peer Review
To improve the transparency and reliability of psychological science, the EJP has implemented modern submission pathways. Since 2018, the journal has encouraged the use of registered reports. In this format, authors submit a study proposal—including theoretical background, hypotheses, and any available pilot data—for peer review before data collection begins. If the proposal is accepted, the final paper is published regardless of whether the study's outcomes are positive or negative.
Additionally, the journal offers a streamlined review process. This allows authors who have had a paper rejected by another journal to submit their work along with the original decision letter and reviewer comments, which the EJP editors use as supplementary information to expedite the evaluation process.
Journal Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Print) | 0890-2070 |
| ISSN (Web) | 1099-0984 |
| ISO 4 Abbreviation | Eur. J. Pers. |
| Indexing Services | PsycINFO, Social Sciences Citation Index, Scopus, JSTOR, and others |
| OCLC Number | 44059969 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of the European Journal of Personality?
The journal seeks to promote the development of empirical and theoretical work in personality psychology, covering the nature, development, and consequences of personality in the broadest sense.
What are registered reports in the context of EJP?
Registered reports are study proposals reviewed and accepted prior to data collection. This ensures that the resulting paper is published based on the quality of the research design rather than the specific outcomes of the study.
How does the streamlined review process work?
Authors can submit a previously rejected paper along with the original rejection letter and reviews from the previous journal, which EJP editors use to inform their own review process.
Where is the journal indexed?
The EJP is abstracted in several major services, including PsycINFO and the Social Sciences Citation Index, and is indexed in databases such as Scopus and JSTOR.
Who publishes the European Journal of Personality?
The journal is published by SAGE Publishing on behalf of the European Association of Personality Psychology.