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Write in a clean editor, then format for Psychological Studies in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Psychological Studies format

Psychological Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Cultural Differences and Values, Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Psychological Studies 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inCultural Differences and Values Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Optimism, Hope, and Well-being Social and Intergroup Psychology
ISSN0033-2968
Citation impact (2-yr)0.92
h-index42
i10-index274
Total citations9,525
Article processing charge$2,990
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Delhi
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Psychological Studies per year

56
2014
57
2015
34
2016
55
2017
40
2018
56
2019
45
2020
47
2021
86
2022
76
2023
62
2024
60
2025

Citation impact of Psychological Studies by publication year

513
2014
517
2015
438
2016
482
2017
630
2018
629
2019
484
2020
352
2021
560
2022
266
2023
91
2024
19
2025

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Psychological Studies template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Psychological Studies format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Psychological Studies template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Psychological Studies use?
Psychological Studies uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Psychological Studies 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Psychological Studies?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Psychological Studies document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Psychological Studies template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Psychological Studies format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Psychological Studies?
Psychological Studies is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Psychological Studies template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Psychological Studies PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Psychological Studies template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Psychological Studies template cost?
You can start writing in the Psychological Studies template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Psychological Studies PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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