The Journal of Individual Differences is an interdisciplinary academic platform that provides researchers with the opportunity to explore the differences in behavior, emotion, and cognition among humans and animals. The magazine particularly welcomes research that explores the mechanisms behind individual differences, whether from the molecular level of biology or from the cognitive and social aspects of psychology.

The journal encourages researchers to use innovative methodologies to explore the assessment of personality and intelligence, including but not limited to psychometrics, behavioral genetics, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. These studies help us to better understand the origins of individual differences and how these differences affect performance in learning, work, and daily life.