Welcome to the database of applied psychological research

The Journal of Applied Psychological Research (JAPR) is a quarterly peer-reviewed,  that encourages the publishing and scholarly dissemination of original studies that contribute new knowledge and understanding to fields of applied psychology.

JAPR primarily considers theoretical and empirical investigations that enhance understanding of cognitive, motivational, affective, and behavioral psychological phenomena.

JAPR publishes several types of articles, including research articles, reviews, theoretical/conceptual papers, methodological papers, and case studies. 

JAPR is one of the journals of University of Tehran, one of the top higher education institutes in Iran.

About the Journal:

Journal Title: Journal of Applied Psychological Research (JAPR)

Country of Publication: Iran, Tehran.

Publisher: University of Tehran

Specialized field: psychology, psychotherapy, cognitive science and counselingon 

Director-in-Charge: Dr. Reza Pourhosein

Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Reza Rostami

Format: Print and Online

Print    ISSN: 2251-8126

Online ISSN: 2676-4504

Frequency: Quarterly

Start of publication: Fall 2010

Publishing Schedule: March, June, September, and December

Language: Persian, including English abstracts and bibliographies.

Free and open access to articles: Yes
 Indexed: Yes

Open Access: Yes, free access to articles

Article types: Research and review papers.

Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.

Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review

Email1: japr@ut.ac.ir

Average refereeing time: 12 weeks

Acceptance percentage: 20%

Article Processing Charges:  Yes. Publication charges are required from the author (authors must pay 2,000,000 Iranian Rials for review costs. Authors must pay 4,000,000 Rials for publication after acceptance). There is no charge if an article is rejected (before or after peer review), and there are no submission fees.

** The publication charges will be waived for international authors**

JAPR's revenue sources are based on author fees and organizational financial support.

Works published in JAPR will be distributed under a CC-BY-NC license.

 

The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on the Executive Functions of Students with Sluggish Cognitive Tempo

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Karim Abdolmohamadi; Asgar Alimohamadi


Development of a Student Social Anxiety Model Based on Uncompromising Perfectionism and Experiential Avoidance with a Mediating Role of Difficulty in Emotion Regulation

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Mohamad Hatami Nejad; Mohammadreza Noroozi Homayoon; Masoud Sadeghi; Esmail Sadri Damirchi


Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Intervention Methods Based on Education with Music Software and Visual Communication on Stereotyped Movements and Hand-Eye Coordination in Children with Autism

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Azadeh Talebi; Leila Kashani Vahid Kashani Vahid; Maryam Asase; Gholam Ali Afrooz; Manouchehr Moradi Sabzevar


The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Forgiveness and Empathy Towards Others in Students with Bullying Behavior

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Mehdi Rezaei


Predicting Job Burnout of Medical Staff of Karaj Government Hospitals by Ego Strength: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation and Alexithymia

Pages 81-95

10.22059/japr.2025.382012.645007

Jamil Mansouri; Mina Mohammadi; Mohammad Ali Besharat; Nazila Amani


Predicting Medical Adherence based on Attachment Styles by Considering the Mediating Role of Emotional Regulation in Patients with Chronic Peptic Ulcer Disease

Pages 97-111

10.22059/japr.2025.355259.644539

Abbas Keyvanloo; Aliakbar Saremi; Reza Nouri


The Effect of Group and Individual Sports Activities on the Quality of Life of Elderly Women with two Optimistic and Pessimistic Cognitive Styles

Pages 113-132

10.22059/japr.2025.378570.644955

Ramina Atashgahian; Mehdi Shahbazi; Reza Rostami; Elahe Arabameri


The Effectiveness of of the Collaborative and Individual Gamification Method on the Math Performance of Third Grade Elementary School Students

Pages 133-146

10.22059/japr.2025.376051.644922

Marzieh Abbaspoor; Marzieh Dehghani; Mohammad Javadipour; Ebrahim Khodaie


The Relationship between Metacognitive Model and Metaemotion with Addiction Readiness the Mediating Role of Social Support among Adolescents

Pages 147-162

10.22059/japr.2025.355227.644536

Arefe Mohamadnezhad; Niloofar Mikaeili


Identifying the Components of Cognitive Capital (A Meta-Synthesis Study)

Pages 163-180

10.22059/japr.2025.387905.645115

Vakil Azhideh; Javad Pourkarimi; Hassan Mahjoub; Mitra Ezati


The Mediating Role of Personality Traits in the Relationship between Parenting Style and Callous-Unemotional Traits

Pages 181-200

10.22059/japr.2023.350419.644426

Fatemeh Kargar; Ghasem Norouzi; Amir Ghamarani


The Effectiveness of Compassion-Based Intervention on Parental Burnout and the Parent-Child Relationship of Mothers of Children with Separation Anxiety Disorder

Pages 201-215

10.22059/japr.2025.354297.644519

Mahnaz Khosrojavid; Somayeh Mohammadi Kashka; Mozhgan Vakilian; Alireza Mohammadi Sangachin Doost; Seyyedeh Zahra Seyyed Noori


The Effectiveness of Proximal Sensory Rehabilitation Exercises on Reflex Inhibition in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Pages 217-232

10.22059/japr.2025.350312.644422

Fatemeh Izadpanah; Saeed Rezayi; Fatemeh Nikkhoo


Efficacy of Mentalization Based Group Therapy on Object Relations and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation: Outcome for Individuals with Dependent Personality Syndrome

Pages 233-250

10.22059/japr.2023.352891.644491

Soheila Maleki; Lida Leilabadi; Shirin Kooshki


Developing a Structural Model of the Relationship between Communication Patterns and Coping Skills with Stress and Life Satisfaction in Married Women: Mediated by Interpersonal Forgiveness

Pages 251-269

10.22059/japr.2025.354625.644526

Roghieh Haji Rostamloo; Abdolhassan Farhangi; Reza Hosseinpour


The Impact of the Logo Therapy Approach on the Family Function and Marital Life Satisfaction of Couples with Marital Conflicts

Pages 271-286

10.22059/japr.2025.349159.644397

Mohammad Hosein Farahmandi; Abolfazl Bakhshipour; Mahmod Jajarmi


Model Evaluation of Shame and Guilt Feelings in Physically Disabled Patients Based on Attachment Style with the Mediation of Self-Compassion

Pages 287-304

10.22059/japr.2025.353990.644513

Azadeh Asadi; Arezo Oskoei Shomali


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