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Big Data in Psychological Research provides an overview of big data theory, research design and analysis, collection methods, applications, ethical concerns, best practices, and future research directions for psychologists.

What people share at work—and how it’s received—matters more than most people think. Plus many more research highlights.

APA underscores the value of prevention research supported by the National Institutes of Health Office of Disease Prevention’s strategic plan and its benefit to individuals and societies.

People considered good tend to be happier, and acting in line with one’s values may boost sense of life satisfaction and purpose. Plus many more research highlights.

Ten graduate students receive funding for their research.

Research highlights various ways psychologists can engage and impact local communities.

Aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, ethics in research, and quantitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests.

Principles for research in psychology, including research designs, methods for establishing experimental control, ethical concerns, and the importance of reliable observations.

This program provides a practical overview of a variety of qualitative research methodologies and their applications.

Ten graduate students receive funding for their research.

More research is needed to study Muslims and stress.

In 2021, APA's Division 52 (International Psychology) Student Committee initiated the project, ‘International Research Databases,’ which involved collecting the names of various online research databases located in different countries across the globe.

Apply for a summer research opportunity at an undergraduate institution to gain valuable experience, enhance your CV, and explore new research areas in your STEM field.

Physical distancing requirements around the COVID-19 pandemic have created undeniable difficulties for many psychology research projects that relied on in-person interactions, but NSF and NIH officials say the pandemic has brought the importance of psychology research to the forefront.

This section highlights the current status of the field of caregiving research, and notes major areas of study, methodological issues in caregiving research, understudied topics, and sources for funding.

APA Services joined a bipartisan coalition and national partners during Medical Research Week 2025 to advocate for sustained NIH funding, celebrating the vital role of psychological and medical research in advancing public health, innovation, and youth mental well-being.

Two federal psychologists are recognized for promoting research programs in psychology and health.

Many of the year's most-read journal articles covered research on social media, with others exploring leadership, cognitive behavioral therapy, and adverse childhood experiences.

APA and partners cosign letter to congressional appropriators to protect animal research.

The dissertation research grant supports the dissertation research of an outstanding graduate member of APA and Division 7.

The following research highlights considerations for practitioners when providing mental health care services in the Indigenous population.

Advice from psychological researchers on protecting participants, animals, and research plans.