FAQ: How do I cite a work with editors in APA Style?
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Last Updated: Jul 21, 2025
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General Format
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). Title of book. Publisher. DOI or https://xxxx
Example without a DOI (print version or from most academic research databases)
Wainrib, B. R. (Ed.). (1992). Gender issues across the life cycle. Springer Publishing Co.
Example with a DOI
Abramowitz, J.S., & Blakey, S.M. (Eds.). (2020). Clinical handbook of fear and anxiety: Maintenance processes and treatment mechanisms. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000150-000
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(Wainrib, 1992)
OR
Wainrib (1992)
(Abramowitz & Blakey, 2020)
OR
Abramowitz and Blakey (2020)
General Format
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of the chapter). Publisher. DOI or https://xxxxx
Example without a DOI (print version or from most academic research databases)
O'Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men's and women's gender role journeys: A metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107-123). Springer Publishing Co.
Example with a DOI
Judah, M. R., Dahne, J., Hershenberg, R., & Gros, D. F. (2020). Behavioral activation. In J. S. Abramowitz & S. M. Blakey (Eds.), Clinical handbook of fear and anxiety: Maintenance processes and treatment mechanisms (pp. 305–321). American Psychological Association. https://doi-org/10.1037/0000150-017
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(O'Neil & Egan, 1992)
OR
O'Neil and Egan (1992)
(Judah et al., 2020)
OR
Judah et al. (2020)
More Information
- Academic Writer-APA Editors Examples This link opens in a new window
- Citing Your Sources This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
- APA Style Blog This link opens in a new window (APA)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline, please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.
References
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
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