Journal Databases
These are the databases you'll generally want to use to find scholarly articles for Psychology research.
If you have a specialized topic that overlaps a different discipline, you may want to consult other databases not listed here. See our A-Z Database List or the Research Guide in that area for more suggestions.
You'll find some search tips and suggestions below.
Getting Stuck?
If you are having problems finding what you want, or any other questions, talk to a librarian. We're here to help you!
We'd be happy to:
- Show you how to use the databases efficiently and effectively.
- Help you narrow your topic or figure out what search terms to use.
- Point out tricks and tools like citation managers that can make your life easier and save you time.
- APA PsycArticles This link opens in a new window
The APA's comprehensive social and behavioral sciences database which delivers full-text, peer-reviewed articles. Updates twice weekly to ensure access to cutting-edge research and includes coverage dating back to 1894.
- APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
The APA's abstract and indexing database which provides bibliographic information for thousands of social and behavioral journals, books, book chapters, and dissertations dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Full-text not included.
- PsychiatryOnline This link opens in a new windowA collection of psychiatric resources such as the DSM-5 titles, journals, textbooks, practice guidelines, self-assessment tools, clinical and research news, and medication information handouts from American Psychiatric Publishing.
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowA general purpose database with a lot of full-text. Look here for scholarly and popular articles on all subjects, including psychology, sociology, and much more. Limit your results to scholarly items only, or narrow your results to magazines or newspapers for popular perspectives on psychology topics.
- PubMed This link opens in a new windowThe world's largest medical database, PubMed covers several aspects of psychology, including clinical psychology, child psychology, abnormal psychology, sport and exercise psychology, and more.
- ERIC This link opens in a new window
The definitive resource for journal articles, books, government documents, theses, dissertations, and other literature on all aspects of education at all levels. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Books in Augsburg's Collection
You can also search the library catalog for books, videos, and other resources in our collection.
This search will include articles from some of our databases, but you will find better results from journals using the databases listed above.
Videos
We have access to a large collection of streaming films that you can find in these databases.
You can also search our catalog for DVDs, VHS tapes, and more streaming video.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Thousands of educational and documentary videos from authoritative sources. Create playlists and clips and embed these in your Moodle site or share with a group.
Includes films from Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Films Media Group. - Kanopy This link opens in a new windowA video database for classroom viewing and research projects. Stream thousands of documentaries, classic and independent films. Create clips and playlists, and view transcripts.
Check out our FAQ for questions about public performance rights.
Search Tips
To find strong search terms related to your specific topic, try the following:
- Look at the subject headings and keywords of good resources you've already found.
- Consult relevant entries in some of the encyclopedias and other reference sources we have available.
Here are some examples of basic search terms you can use:
- behaviorism
- forensic psychology
- psychology religion
- positive psychology
- educational psychology
- music therapy
If your search results are too broad, limit your search using the topics limiters in the search results list. Choose See All for more narrowly-defined subtopics.
