How do I locate empirical articles in PsycInfo?
Answered By: Derrick Achey
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2025     Views: 2

1. In "Advanced search" mode, enter your keyword(s) or add your subjects in search box.

advanced search screen with depression as keyword in search box 1

2. Navigate down to the "Filters" button, and select it. Should be on by default if navigating to "Advanced search" to start a new search. 

Select filters

3. Scroll down to the "Methodology" dropdown menu. Give it a click. Select "EMPIRICAL STUDY."

Methodology, select empirical screenshot

4. Click the "Search" button. 

EBSCOhost interface search button

5. If you need peer-reviewed articles, select the "Peer Reviewed" button on the search results screen. 

EBSCOhost Peer Reviewed button

 

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