Research Guides: LIFC 201: Journals and Articles

Academic and Professional Journals

Library Databases

Use the following databases to search for articles relating to life coaching. For a complete list of helpful Counseling & Psychology databases, visit the Counseling & Psychology Research Guide.

APA PsycNET This link opens in a new window
Full-text peer-reviewed articles and e-books published by APA covering a variety of topics in psychology

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using APA PsycNet.
Psychology Database (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics in psychology such as behavioral psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using Psychology Database (ProQuest).
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics in psychology such as anthropology, mental processes, psychiatry, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using this EBSCO database.
SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics in sociology such as criminal justice, social psychology, religion, racial studies, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using SocINDEX.

Sample of Suggested Articles

Diller, S. J., Mühlberger, C., & Jonas, E. (2023). The empathy factor: An important aspect of success in every coaching session. Consulting Psychology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpb0000259

Gavin, J., & Bernardi, N. F. (2023). Are Certain Types of Coaching More Beneficial within Different Organizational Cultures? The Coach’s Perspective. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring, 21(1), 50–66. https://doi.org/10.24384/z52p-6042

Hardin, K., & Gehlert, K. M. (2019). Developing the ability to self-manage in coaching supervision. Coaching Psychologist, 15(2), 22-29. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpstcp.2019.15.2.22

Kazpoutzis, N., Whiley, L.A., Yarker, J., & Lewis, R. (2023). Coaching culture: an evidence review and framework for future research and practice. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/17521882.2023.2250458

LeBlanc, B. D. (2022). The Technique of Frame Coaching - A Brief Life Coaching Goal-Directed Method. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 32, 445–451. https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v32i1.6533

Lefdahl-Davis, E. M., Huffman, L., Stancil, J., & Alayan, A. J. (2018). The impact of life coaching on undergraduate students: A Multiyear analysis of coaching outcomes. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring, 16(2), 69–83. https://doi.org/10.24384/000560

Molyn, J. de Haan, E., van der Veen, R., Gray, D.E. (2022). The impact of common factors on coaching outcomes. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 15(2), 214-227. https://doi.org/10.1080/17521882.2021.1958889

Roche, C., & Passmore, J. (2023). Anti-racism in coaching: a global call to action. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 16(1), 115-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/17521882.2022.2098789