Description

APA PsycInfo is your go-to database for high-quality psychology and behavioral sciences research. It provides access to scholarly articles, books, dissertations, and reports from trusted sources. Covering topics such as mental health, social processes, and human behavior, PsycInfo is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking authoritative and peer-reviewed content. 

We’ve recently migrated from EBSCO APA to ProQuest APA, so while the content remains the same, these are now external databases with a different layout and sources from these databases aren't included in the main Library Search.

Why use APA PsycInfo? 

  • Comprehensive coverage of psychology and related disciplines.
  • Peer-reviewed and authoritative sources for reliable research.
  • Advanced search tools to refine and focus your results.
  • Access to journals, books, and dissertations in one place.
  • Supports academic writing with citation tools and abstracts. 

Pro Tip: 

Use the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms in PsycInfo to find precise subject headings and improve your search results. This helps you discover related concepts and ensures you don’t miss relevant studies.

Database Content
Abstracts
Included in the Library Search?
No
AI Tools included?
No

Help using this resource

How do I get started?

  1. Go to APA PsycInfo.
    Click on the open database button at the top of this page.
  2. Choose your Search Mode
    • Basic Search: This is the default option and is ideal for quick keyword searches.
    • Advanced Search: Recommended for complex queries that involve multiple fields or Boolean logic.
  3. Enter Your Search Terms
    • Use keywords related to the psychological construct or test you need.
    • Combine terms with Boolean operators:
      • AND narrows your search (e.g., depression AND adolescents).
      • OR broadens your search (e.g., anxiety OR stress).
      • NOT excludes terms (e.g., therapy NOT medication).
  4. Apply Filters
    Below the search box, you can:
    • Limit to Peer-reviewed articles.
    • Select Publication Date Range.
    • Choose Document Type (e.g., journal article, dissertation).
  5. Click Search
    Hit the Search button to view your results.
  6. Review and Refine Results
    Use the filters on the left panel to narrow results by:
    • Subject
    • Publication type
    • Language
    • Age group or population

Want to explore more?

Head over to the ProQuest LibGuide to learn about search tips, saving articles, citation tools, and more!

Need help?

Librarians are on hand to support you with using this database. You can book a one-to-one appointment at a time that suits you, just visit our online booking system

Accessibility Features

Browser compatibility 

ProQuest APA is compatible with the following major browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Google Chrome. 

Read Aloud 

No inbuilt function but website is compatible with the following screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover. Please note, this is just a list of recommended screen readers, the platform may be compatible with other screen readers. 

Change text size 

No inbuilt function. It is possible to use browser zoom function to enlarge text up to 400% without text spilling off the screen.
Guidance on making text size larger can be found on Abilitynet. 

Use of Colour 

Colour is not used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. Colours used on the site meet minimum contrast specifications. 

Flashing content 

This product does not use flashing or blinking elements in the user interface. 

Change background colour 

No inbuilt function. Use browser settings. See AbilityNet for guidance on changing colours, contrast levels and fonts. 

ColorVeil (available through AppsAnywhere) is effective for eye strain reduction, Dyslexia, Visual Stress or Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. 

Keyboard navigation 

The website and content should be navigable using just a keyboard and there are no known keyboard traps. Content should maintain a meaningful sequence when using assistive technology. 

Read offline 

Content can be downloaded as PDFs to read offline.

Accessibility statement
Accessibility statement