Psychology Today – Bias and Credibility

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• Overall, we rate Psychology Today as a pro-science source, though there is an individual left-leaning bias among the various writers.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE (-2.1)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Psychology Today is a magazine published every two months in the United States.  Founded in 1967 by Nicolas Charney, Ph.D., it intends to make psychology literature more accessible to the general public. The magazine focuses on behavior and covers a range of topics, including psychology, neuroscience, relationships, sexuality, parenting, health (including from the perspectives of alternative medicine), work, and the psychological aspects of current affairs. The current Editor-in-Chief is Kaja Perina.

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Funded by / Ownership

Psychology Today is owned by Sussex Publishers. Print sales, subscriptions, advertisements, and a directory of mental health professionals generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Psychology Today publishes news about the science of psychology through the magazine and website, which features over 100 blog writers. Blog writers are psychology professionals, many of which exhibit bias. While this is not a true scientific publication, they do cover the science of psychology with experts.

Politically, more stories align with the left like this: The Science of Trans-Inclusive Bathroom Bills. Generally, the website is fact-based and holds left-leaning biases.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Psychology Today as a pro-science source, though there is an individual left-leaning bias among the various writers. (D. Van Zandt 12/2/2016) Updated (11/12/2024)

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/