PRO-SCIENCE
These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence-based through the use of credible scientific sourcing. Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased, and does not use emotional words. These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer-reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.
- Overall, we rate Psychology Today as a pro-Science source though there is an individual bias among the various writers.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA (44/180 Press Freedom)
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.
Overall, we rate Psychology Today as a pro-Science source though there is an individual bias among the various writers. (D. Van Zandt 12/2/2016) Updated (3/16/2019)
Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/
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