The Puerto Rican Journal of Psychology (reps) is the official journal of the Psychological Association of Puerto Rico.

The reps is a forum in which psychologists and professionals from areas relevant to psychology can: 1) disseminate scientific knowledge through the use of quantitative, qualitative or mixed methodologies, among others, 2) elucidate theoretical, academic and profession-related debates, 3) communicate the position of their professional guild in relevant situations with the potential to help establish public policy, 4) disseminate information that promotes the professional and academic development of psychology and, 5) permanently collect the history and development of psychology in Puerto Rico.

The reps is published three times per year with open access. It includes high-quality peer-reviewed articles.

Relevant aspects:

a fast review process has been established in a period of approximately three months for the first round of evaluation process. The journal has a multidisciplinary scope, so professionals from various disciplines with relevance to psychology (i.e., sociology, anthropology, medical sciences, political science, public health, among others) are encouraged to submit articles that are consistent with the objectives the journal.

  • A fast review process has been established in a period of approximately three months for the first round of evaluation process.
  • The journal has a multidisciplinary scope, so professionals from various disciplines with relevance to psychology (i.e., sociology, anthropology, medical sciences, political science, public health, among others) are encouraged to submit articles that are consistent with the objectives the journal.
  • There is no cost for the authors in the process of submitting manuscripts.

The reps is indexed in the following international databases:

  • APA PsycINFO
  • REDALYC
  • Latindex
  • Dialnet
  • PsicoDoc
  • EBSCO Host
  • CONUCO Puerto Rico
  • REDIB


Mae Lynn Reyes-Rodríguez, PhD., FAED
Editor-in-Chief
Puerto Rican Journal of Psychology

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Artículo de investigación

Las huellas de los huracanes: Uncovering hurricane Maria-related post-traumatic stress disorder symptom profiles and related correlates among youths of Puerto Rico

Cynthia M. Navarro Flores, Alejandro L. Vázquez, Ines Cano-Gonzalez, Shari Linares, Jimena Mendoza Barrón , John Young, Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo, Regan W. Stewart
150-166

A qualitative study of the impact of hurricane Maria on university students within a colonial context

Dra. Aida L. Jiménez Torres, Michelle V. Porche, Dra. Kariana Rodríguez Rosado, Dr. Erick A. Senior Rogés, Dra. Eliane E. Otero Vázquez, Dra. Mariela C. Avilés Font, Axel G. Meléndez Mercado, Hecbel M. Rodriguez Crespo, Dra. Estephanie Ortíz Domenech, Valerie González Velásquez, Shayda Hami, Dr. Lisa Fortuna
168-181

Profile of cognitive and socioemotional skills in four cases of Puerto Rican children exposed to domestic and family violence

Ana Nieves Rosa, Lina M. Morales-Bernal, Krystal Colón Rivera, José L. Delgado-Rosario, Irmarie Cruz López, Milagros Granados-Sánchez
182-199

Adverse childhood and youth experiences, anxiety, and depression in adult caregivers of minors who have experienced potentially traumatic events

Yamilette Conde-Serrano, Genesis Morales-Dechoudens, Ivelisse Pedreira-Garcia, Eduardo Cumba-Avilez, Emily Saez-Santiago
200-215

A practice skills course to support the wellbeing of TF-CBT-trained therapists in Puerto Rico: An exploratory study

Yahaira Márquez, Julie P. Harrison, Elisabeth Pollio, Francesca L. Martelli, Beth Cooper, Christine M. Schroeder, Nicole Schuler, Esther Deblinger
250-269

Trauma-informed approach: Addressing secondary trauma through organizational transformation

Xiomara Hernández González, Alexandra Rivera González, Loggina S. Báez Ávila, Betzaida Santiago Rodríguez, Melanie Negrón-Marín
286-300

Exploring the psychosocial legacy of historical trauma in the Puerto Rican population

Isa I. Vélez Echevarría, Yahaira M. Patín Betancourt, Jormar Miranda Viera, Glorimar Ortíz Toro
302-317

Otros (e.g., revisión de libro, anuncios)

Trauma, recovery and mental health: paths and Strategies for comprehensive well-being. Editorial review

Emily Sáez-Santiago, Yahaira Márquez , Eduardo Cumba-Avilés , Jennifer Morales-Cruz , Jenny Zhen-Duan , Claudia Lugo-Candelas
146-149

Fechas importantes

  • Fecha límite para someter resumen (abstract): 30 de septiembre de 2025
  • Notificación de aceptación de resumen será enviada en o antes del 30 de octubre de 2025.
  • Someter manuscrito completo del resumen aceptado en o antes del 15 de enero de 2026.

Enviar por correo electrónico al Dr. Walter Rodríguez Irizarry, un resumen del artículo (con un máximo de 300 palabras) en o antes del 30 de septiembre de 2025 a [email protected]

Para ver un ejemplo del resumen acceda a https://www.repsasppr.net/index.php/reps/submission-instructions

Fecha límite: 30 de julio de 2025

Instrucciones:

  • Los artículos serán sometidos a través de la plataforma del Open Journal System de la reps [Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología (repsasppr.net) en o antes de la fecha límite (30 de julio 2025). Favor de seguir las guías para someter artículos Envíos (repsasppr.net).
  • En la carta de presentación “cover letter” favor de indicar que quiere que su artículo sea considerado para la convocatoria especial “Tributo a las contribuciones de Guillermo Bernal a la psicología”
  • Los artículos pueden someterse en español o en inglés

Cualquier duda, puede comunicarse con la editora general al [email protected].