JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC PSYCHOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Decoding the Psychological Influences on Economic Actions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making:
The journal extensively examines how psychological factors influence economic decisions, including risk assessment, loss aversion, and fairness perceptions. - Social Norms and Cooperation:
Research often delves into the role of social norms, trust, and cooperation within economic interactions, highlighting how these factors shape collective behavior. - Gender and Economic Behavior:
A consistent focus on gender differences in economic decision-making, exploring how identity and societal expectations impact choices and outcomes. - Experimental Methods:
The journal employs rigorous experimental methodologies to investigate economic behaviors, allowing for causal inferences about psychological influences on decision-making. - Financial Literacy and Behavior:
Studies frequently address the impact of financial literacy on economic choices, particularly in relation to saving, investing, and consumer behavior.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Emotions on Economic Decisions:
An increasing number of studies explore how emotional states, such as fear and anxiety, affect financial decision-making, underscoring the importance of psychological well-being in economic behavior. - Technology and Economic Behavior:
Research on the influence of technology, including the effects of smartphone usage and online platforms, on trust and decision-making is gaining prominence, reflecting the digital transformation of economic interactions. - Intergroup Dynamics and Cooperation:
Emerging themes focus on intergroup relations and their impact on cooperation and trust, particularly in diverse social contexts, highlighting the psychological underpinnings of economic cooperation. - Meta-Analyses in Behavioral Economics:
There is a growing trend towards meta-analytic studies that synthesize existing literature on topics such as loss aversion and trust, providing comprehensive insights into behavioral economic principles. - Gender Dynamics in Economic Contexts:
Research increasingly emphasizes the complexities of gender dynamics in economic decision-making, including how gender identity and societal roles influence economic behavior.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Models:
The reliance on classical economic models without psychological integration appears to be waning, as the journal increasingly prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate psychological insights into economic behavior. - Narrowly Defined Risk Behaviors:
Research focusing solely on specific risk behaviors without considering broader psychological contexts is becoming less frequent, as the journal shifts toward holistic analyses that encompass various influencing factors. - Static Observational Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in static observational studies that do not utilize experimental methods. The journal is favoring experimental designs that can better establish causation.
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