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'''''Psychology Today''''' is a bi-monthly magazine published in the [[United States]]. It is a [[psychology]]-based magazine about relationships, health, and related topics written for a mass audience of non-[[psychologists]]. ''Psychology Today'' was founded in 1967 and features articles on such topics as love, relationships, sex, happiness, success, depression, and self-empowerment. Frequently the articles are built around interpretations of recent psychological surveys and studies as well as findings from other fields such as [[neurology]] and pharmacology. Also featured is an advice column where reader’s questions on things such as child rearing<ref> http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/do-the-right-thing/201101/fusion-parenting-east-meets-west-in-child-rearing </ref>, cheating spouses and dieting are answered. Another prominent feature of ''Psychology Today'' magazine is its web site's collection of psychological therapy, complementary health resources sometimes in the form of advertisements, particularly for [[pharmaceutical]] companies. |
'''''Psychology Today''''' is a bi-monthly magazine published in the [[United States]]. It is a [[psychology]]-based magazine about relationships, health, and related topics written for a mass audience of non-[[psychologists]]. ''Psychology Today'' was founded in 1967 and features articles on such topics as love, relationships, sex, happiness, success, depression, and self-empowerment. Frequently the articles are built around interpretations of recent psychological surveys and studies as well as findings from other fields such as [[neurology]] and pharmacology. Also featured is an advice column where reader’s questions on things such as child rearing<ref> http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/do-the-right-thing/201101/fusion-parenting-east-meets-west-in-child-rearing </ref>, cheating spouses and dieting are answered. Another prominent feature of ''Psychology Today'' magazine is its web site's collection of psychological therapy, complementary health resources sometimes in the form of advertisements, particularly for [[pharmaceutical]] companies. |
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Its website features many [[blog]]s by psychologists and psychiatrists. It also features some of the articles in the magazine issues, but not in full context. |
Its website features many [[blog]]s by psychologists and psychiatrists. It also features some of the articles in the magazine issues, but not in full context. |
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== Controversies == |
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''Psychology Today'' received criticism when [[Satoshi Kanazawa]], a contributing blogger on their website, published a controversial post entitled, "Why are black women less physically attractive than other women?" on May 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Psychology Today: Stop Publishing Racist & Sexist Articles|url=http://www.change.org/petitions/psychology-today-stop-publishing-racist-sexist-articles}}</ref> The post was widely ridiculed and discredited by many academics, such as London School of Economics professor [[Paul Gilroy]] and [[University of Minnesota, Morris]] professor [[Paul Myers]], for being biased and lacking any scientific grounding.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beltrone|first=Gabriel|title='Psychology Today' Asks Why Black Women Aren't Pretty Controversial piece draws fire, is deleted|url=http://www.adweek.com/news/press/psychology-today-asks-why-black-women-arent-pretty-131686|publisher=ADWEEK|accessdate=19 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pears|first=Elizabeth|title=Academic slammed over 'black women less attractive' research|url=http://www.voice-online.co.uk/content.php?show=19692|publisher=Voices Online}}</ref> The post was removed without explanation or editorial accountability, and Kanazawa continues to be listed as a contributor at Psychology Today.<ref>{{cite web|last=Folkenflik|first=David|title=Blogger's 'Ugly' Conclusions Anger Some In The Black Community|url=http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/05/17/136399684/bloggers-ugly-conclusions-anger-some-in-the-black-community|publisher=NPR|accessdate=17 May 2011}}</ref> ''Psychology Today'' posted an apology for the article on May 27, 2011.<ref>http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brainstorm/201105/apology-psychology-today</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 09:33, 21 June 2011
| Frequency | monthly |
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| First issue | 1967 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Psychology Today is a bi-monthly magazine published in the United States. It is a psychology-based magazine about relationships, health, and related topics written for a mass audience of non-psychologists. Psychology Today was founded in 1967 and features articles on such topics as love, relationships, sex, happiness, success, depression, and self-empowerment. Frequently the articles are built around interpretations of recent psychological surveys and studies as well as findings from other fields such as neurology and pharmacology. Also featured is an advice column where reader’s questions on things such as child rearing[1], cheating spouses and dieting are answered. Another prominent feature of Psychology Today magazine is its web site's collection of psychological therapy, complementary health resources sometimes in the form of advertisements, particularly for pharmaceutical companies. Its website features many blogs by psychologists and psychiatrists. It also features some of the articles in the magazine issues, but not in full context.
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