Coaching Psychology International (CPI)
This is the house publication of the International Society for Coaching Psychology.
From 2021, CPI has been published electronically on a rolling basis (e.g., as articles become available for publication they are uploaded on the journal web page[s]).
CPI publishes papers on the research, theory and practice of coaching psychology and allied fields. It also includes news updates from the professional psychology bodies that have reciprocal agreements with the ISCP. Papers are reviewed by the Editors. The journal is listed in SocioWeb and The Academic Resource Index.
The latest articles of CPI, from Volume 14 onwards, can currently be accessed by visiting the associated pages on our website.
Members of ISCP can also download a PDF of the back catalogue, covering earlier volumes of the journal, from the drop down menu on the password protected webpage Electronic Library of Coaching Psychology International: Volumes 1-13 – this is located under the Journals tab. Please contact office@isfcp.info for the access code.
CPI may also be available on an occasional basis in print format at in-person ISCP annual conferences, congress events and/or exhibition conference stands.
Journal Update
Please note, we are temporarily not accepting article submissions for Coaching Psychology International whilst we develop a revised policy regarding the use of Artificial intelligence (AI). Please check back here for future updates.
Aims and Scope of Coaching Psychology International
To publish work in the theory, research and practice of coaching psychology
CPI welcomes manuscripts that contribute to the research, theory, and practical applications of coaching psychology and related domains.
To share industry news and updates
In addition to scholarly papers, the journal includes news items from professional psychology bodies with which the ISCP holds reciprocal agreements.
To encourage a diverse range of submissions
A key aim is to encourage a variety of submissions from empirical studies and theoretical insights to practice-focused articles that support the development of coaching psychology.
Information for Contributors
An aim of CPI is to encourage a range of submissions that contribute to the theory, research, and practice of coaching psychology. Submission to CPI is open to all and is not restricted to ISCP members only.
However, the following points are important to consider:
- Include a Title, Abstract (150-200 words) and 3-5 Keywords.
- Provide Author information (Photo, E-mail address and Biography of approximately 50 words) to accompany the article.
- Include an ORCID ID for each author/co-author.
- Use the APA version 7 style of referencing.
- Typically papers are no longer than 3000 words although shorter articles are also encouraged. If appropriate we may very occasionally accept longer submissions (based on editorial discretion). If you are considering submitting an extended article ie over 3000 words, then initially, please contact the Editor by email outlining the topic and the reason why it should be an extended paper.
- Manuscripts that do not align with the journal’s scope or fail to meet its submission requirements will not proceed further in the publication process. They will receive a desk rejection where no reason or feedback will normally be provided. This policy ensures that published articles are consistent with the journal’s aims and maintain relevance for its readership. This process is undertaken by the Editors using an open process so submission to the journal will not be suitable if you wish to submit your article via an anonymised peer review based system.
- We acknowledge that computer software features such as spell checkers and AI tools can provide authors assistance with sentence structure and grammar etc. However, submissions found to include AI generated content will be rejected as CPI is a non-AI Journal.
- The ISCP reserves the right to check submissions using AI Detectors and Plagiarism Checkers.
- CPI does not have a schedule of dates for submission or publication. The journal is published electronically on a rolling basis. As articles become available for publication they will be uploaded on the journal web page[s].
- We suggest you look at previous issues of the Journal to see a flavour of the style, format and focus of this publication.
Please e-mail inquiries and article submissions to chair@isfcp.info
Book Reviews
The following guidance may be helpful for Book Review submissions to CPI.
- Include the book title, author[s], date of publication, place, publisher, edition, pages, cost (hardcopy, paperback, digital), ISBN.
- Book titles should fall within the coaching psychology and coaching literature base.
- Please contact the Editor in advance of submitting a Book Review to CPI to check on the suitability of the selected title for this publication.
- The audience of CPI are coaching psychologists and/or those with an interest in coaching psychology. Therefore, the Book Review should aim to provide insights and information that readers can learn from in terms of the available literature.
- Books should be in print and available to purchase/access.
- The typical word count for a Book Review would be 500-1000 words.
- The Editors decision on the suitability of a Book Review for publication in CPI is final.