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.

 

Research Paper

The Structural Modeling of Depression in Adolescents through the Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion with Role Mediator of Co-Rumination

Pages 1-18

10.22059/japr.2024.355936.644554

Fariba Payandeh; Parvaneh Mohammadkhani; Mahmoud Borjali


The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship between Phubbing and Students’ Life Satisfaction

Pages 19-34

10.22059/japr.2025.386824.645093

Amirhossein Abdoli; Mahdi Kazemi; Ebrahim Khodaie; Sedigheh Ahmadi


Preparation and Feasibility Assessment of Reflective Parenting Intervention for Mothers of Asthmatic Children

Pages 35-51

10.22059/japr.2025.368603.644814

Hadi Dadgar; Alireza Moradi; Mohammad Reza Fazlollahi; Mehdi Akbari; Mahtab Mollahosseini


Evaluation of the Weight Self-Efficacy Model Based on Body Image Concern and Psychological Distress with the Mediation of the Core Belief of Eating in Overweight Women

Pages 53-67

10.22059/japr.2024.355668.644549

Gita Alipour; Abbas Abolghasemi; Bahman Akbari


The Effectiveness of Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy on the Tolerance of Ambiguity, Childhood Trauma, and External Shame in Women with Trichotillomania Disorder

Pages 69-87

10.22059/japr.2025.381624.644998

Farzin Bagheri Sheykhangafshe; Vahid Savabi Niri; Saba Azizrousta; Faranak Saeedi Moghadam; Ali Fathi-Ashtiani


Ghosting in Adolescent Friendships: A Phenomenological Study

Pages 89-106

10.22059/japr.2025.386452.645086

Nafiseh Yousefi; abbas javaheri; Somayyeh Shahmoradi


Identifying the Challenges and Issues of Remarriage after Divorce in Iran: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Pages 107-126

10.22059/japr.2024.358746.644611

Nader Ayadi Ayadi; Maryam Fatehizade; Ozera Etemadi


Creating a Development-Oriented Social, Movement and Language Skills Program: Investigating its Effectiveness on Improving the Developmental Indicators of Children with Global Developmental Delay

Pages 127-144

10.22059/japr.2025.371591.644843

Masoumeh Zabeti Arani; Saeed Hasanzadeh; Gholamali Afrooz; Keyvan Salehi


The Effectiveness of a Self-Determination Theory-based Intervention on the Perception of Well-Being in Friendship Relationships during the Emerging Adulthood Stage

Pages 145-159

10.22059/japr.2024.366115.644748

Farhad Tanhaye Reshvanloo; Hossein Kareshki; Seyed Amir Amin Yazdi


Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version Abbreviated Wisdom Scale in Iranian Adults

Pages 161-179

10.22059/japr.2024.361950.644670

Saeed Vaisi; Rasool Kordnoghabi; Sadaf Imani; Fahime Kashefi


The Effectiveness of Intervention of Life Designing Based on Career Interest Profile on Career Exploration and Planning

Pages 181-195

10.22059/japr.2025.387278.645099

Samaneh Salimi; Motahareh Moosavi Dastjerdi


The Effectiveness of Meta-Cognitive Therapy on Cognitive-Attentional Syndrome, Catastrophizing and Pain Intensity in Women with Fibromyalgia

Pages 197-212

10.22059/japr.2025.354309.644521

Yaser Bodaghi Bodaghi; Isaac Rahimian Boogar


A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Intervention Methods Based on Emotional Self-Regulation and Patience Training on Anger Control Skills and Problem-Solving Skills for Elementary School Students

Pages 213-228

10.22059/japr.2025.356131.644558

Nilofar Mikaeili; Mehdi Hayati; Amir Najafi Lanbar; Narges Mohammadpour


The effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Academic Belief, Emotional Regulation, Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Adjustment

Pages 229-249

10.22059/japr.2023.351670.644460

Amin Azizi; Abdolhasan Farhangi; Reza Hosseinpour


Presenting a Model for Organizational Bullying in Educational and Therapeutic Centers: A Grounded Theory Approach

Pages 251-273

10.22059/japr.2025.355472.644552

Ali Taghinia; Hamdolla Habibi; Sadegh Maleki Avarsin; Zarin Daneshvar Harsin


A Qualitative Study of Psychological Adaptation in Traumatic Blindness: Antecedent and Consequential Factors in the Blind

Pages 253-273

10.22059/japr.2025.355069.644531

Abbas Rahiminezhad Rahiminezhad; Homayoon Shahmoradi; Reza Rostami; Elaheh Hejazi


Examining the Factorial Structure, Validity, and Reliability of the Academic Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (AERQ) for High-School Student

Pages 275-289

10.22059/japr.2025.354731.644529

Ensiye Sadat Mostafavi; Zahra Hashemi


Efficacy of Unified Transdiagnostic Treatment on the Cognitive Fusion and Self-Care Behaviors of Students with Type-1 Diabetes

10.22059/japr.2025.343316.644265

Fatemeh Biglari; Fatemeh Sheibani Tazraji


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