The PsycARTICLES database: attributes and limitations

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Information Science

Background:

• The American Psychological Association (APA) has introduced PsycARTICLES, a new full-text database.
• This database aims to provide comprehensive access to core psychological literature.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of the main features of the APA PsycARTICLES database.
• To specifically focus on the citation searching functionality within PsycARTICLES.
• To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the database's citation searching capabilities.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive analysis of the PsycARTICLES database interface.
• Exploration and testing of the citation searching feature.
• Qualitative assessment of search results and database limitations.

Main Results:

• PsycARTICLES offers robust features for accessing full-text articles.
• The citation searching option presents both effective functionalities and areas for improvement.
• Specific positive aspects and limitations of the citation search were identified.

Conclusions:

• The APA PsycARTICLES database is a valuable resource for psychological research.
• The citation searching feature has potential but requires user awareness of its limitations.
• Further development may enhance the utility of PsycARTICLES for scholarly inquiry.