MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY

Scope & Guideline

Innovating approaches to resilience in armed forces.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0899-5605
PublisherROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Converge1990, from 1996 to 2024
AbbreviationMIL PSYCHOL / Milit. Psychol.
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
Address2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

Military Psychology focuses on understanding the psychological aspects of military personnel, their families, and the broader implications of military service on mental health and well-being. The journal aims to advance knowledge through empirical research, theoretical discussions, and practical applications within military contexts.
  1. Psychological Resilience and Well-being:
    Research on resilience training and psychological well-being among military personnel, including interventions aimed at improving mental health outcomes.
  2. Mental Health Disorders and Treatments:
    Exploration of mental health issues prevalent in military populations, such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety, alongside evaluations of therapeutic interventions.
  3. Impact of Military Culture and Environment:
    Investigations into how military culture, leadership styles, and organizational structures affect the psychological health of service members and veterans.
  4. Family and Social Dynamics:
    Studies focusing on the impact of military service on family relationships and social support systems, including the transition to civilian life.
  5. Cognitive and Behavioral Performance:
    Examination of cognitive skills, decision-making processes, and behavioral performance in high-stress military environments.
  6. Sexual and Gender Issues in the Military:
    Research addressing the psychological impact of sexual trauma and issues of gender identity within military settings.
  7. Innovative Interventions and Training:
    Development and assessment of new training programs, including those utilizing technology and alternative therapies to enhance mental health.
Recent publications in Military Psychology highlight several emerging themes that are gaining prominence. These trends reflect the evolving challenges faced by military personnel and the need for innovative approaches to address their mental health and well-being.
  1. Integration of Technology in Mental Health Interventions:
    There is a growing focus on the use of mobile health applications and virtual reality as tools for mental health support and resilience training among military personnel.
  2. Holistic Approaches to Mental Health:
    Research increasingly emphasizes holistic and integrative approaches to mental health, considering physical, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being.
  3. Impact of COVID-19 on Military Mental Health:
    Studies examining the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on military personnel and their families are emerging, highlighting the need for adaptive responses to new stressors.
  4. Cultural Competence and Diversity:
    An increasing emphasis on understanding diverse experiences and the psychological needs of various demographic groups within the military, including LGBTQ+ service members.
  5. Focus on Moral Injury and Ethical Decision-Making:
    Emerging research explores moral injury and its psychological implications, emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making in military contexts.
  6. Resilience in Transition to Civilian Life:
    Growing attention is being paid to the psychological challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life, with research exploring effective support systems and strategies.

Declining or Waning

While Military Psychology has a broad and evolving scope, certain themes have shown a decline in research focus over time. This may reflect shifting priorities within military psychology or the emergence of more pressing issues.
  1. Traditional Leadership Models:
    Research on conventional military leadership styles has decreased as newer, more adaptive leadership models gain traction, emphasizing emotional intelligence and resilience.
  2. Substance Abuse Studies:
    While substance abuse remains a concern, the frequency of studies specifically focused on substance misuse has waned, possibly due to a greater emphasis on holistic mental health approaches.
  3. Generalized Military Health Studies:
    Broad studies on military health without specific psychological focus have become less common as the field narrows in on targeted psychological issues and interventions.
  4. Single-Dimensional Risk Factors:
    Research centered on isolated risk factors for mental health issues is declining in favor of more complex, multi-dimensional approaches that consider various interacting variables.

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