This research guide is designed to help students in PSY 1010: General Psychology get started finding articles, books, and other resources for their research. It also includes tips for completing the Psychology in the News assignment to find a psychology news article and compare it with a peer-reviewed article. Not all PSY 1010 classes require this assignment, but it's helpful information for anyone with an interest in learning about psychology research!
To learn more about effective searching, read the Search Strategies page before delving into the available resources in this guide. Use the library's Psychology Research Guide for help with more advanced psychology research, such as finding psychological tests and measures.
If you need any assistance with your research, contact a librarian using the contact information included in this guide. We're happy to help!
The following resources are frequently used for psychology research at UVU. OneSearch (below) also works well, since it combines many databases plus the library's book and media collections. Explore the other pages of this guide to find additional resources for your research.
Peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Focuses on the field of psychiatry, such as psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, guidelines, research, and breaking news. Includes books, journals, and more.
Non-peer reviewed. Full-text content. Statistical & research data.
A repository of psychological tests particularly useful for qualitative research. Comprised of psychological measures, scales, surveys, and other assessments
OneSearch is the Fulton Library's main database. It allows you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch includes resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!
To use OneSearch, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. OneSearch is the main search box on the page. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass. Once your search runs, you can filter your results clicking the All Filters button that appears below the search box.
