Affective Science

Aims & Scope

Affective Science covers the field of affective science in a broad manner, encompassing different disciplines, biological and behavioral methodologies, human and non-human animal models, and normal and clinical populations.

The journal recognizes the central role that affective processes play in the lives of individuals, groups, cultures, and countries, and their profound implications for health and well-being.

Affective Science provides a forum for both basic and applied research.

It primarily publishes full-length and brief reports of original research but also publishes methodological, review, and theoretical articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.127

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1282

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	823

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Neuroscience and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Parental Burnout Around the Globe: a 42-Country Study

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Isabelle, Joyce, Ege, Gizem, Mariana, Hervé, Kaisa, Michel, Claire, Elizabeth J., Eliane, Wim, Emilie, Maria Elena, Anna, Noémie, Filipa, Bin-Bin, Géraldine, Luciana Carla, Sandra, Natalia, Nicolas, Anne-Marie, Heather, Julia, Kaichiro, Laura, Myrna, Maria, Lucie, Amit, James J., Maria Ancuta, Ruby, Muhammad Aamir, Ogma, Mai, Thi Vân, Mai Trang, Emerence, Taishi, Goran, Bassantéa Lodegaèna, Ljiljana B., Sarah, Astrid, Vanessa, Gao-Xian, Carolyn, Denisse, Marisa, María Isabel, Marina, Clara, Seyyedeh Fatemeh, Badra, Ana, Hugh, Alexis, Josué Ngnombouowo, Sally, Sophie, Fatumo, Daniela, Pablo A., Konstantinos V., Claudia, Katharina, Alena, Ricardo T., Fernando, Raquel, Ainize, Céline, Vincent, Paola, Alessandra, Bart, Emma, Matilda, Charlotte, Elena, Elena, Dorota, Javier, Thi Minh Thuy, Mélissa, A. Meltem, Maday Valdés, Hedwig, Lesley, Jaqueline, Saengduean, Moïra

• Emotional Well-Being: What It Is and Why It Matters

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Crystal L., Laura D., Sandra M., Richard J., Dacher, Parisa, Yeates, Michelle Y., Janel, Kuan Hong

• Systemic Racism in EEG Research: Considerations and Potential Solutions

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Tricia, Elizabeth, Katherine

• Negativity Spreads More than Positivity on Twitter After Both Positive and Negative Political Situations

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Jonas Paul, Brian, Amit

• Cognitive and Affective Empathy Relate Differentially to Emotion Regulation

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Nicholas M., Carien M., Bhismadev

• Py-Feat: Python Facial Expression Analysis Toolbox

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Jin Hyun, Eshin, Tiankang, Sophie, Matthew, Luke J.

• Happiness, Meaning, and Psychological Richness

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Shigehiro, Hyewon, Minkyung, Iolanda, Keiko, Asuka, Maike, Christie, Ji-eun, Hwaryung, Eunkook M., Joar, Samantha J., Kostadin, Erin C., Nicholas, Jane, Charles R., Jordan, Elizabeth, Brandon W., Jaime, Lorraine L.

• Language and Emotion: Introduction to the Special Issue

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Kristen A.

• Bridging the Gap: Human Emotions and Animal Emotions

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Michael, Vikki, Elizabeth S.

• Some Recommendations on the Use of Daily Life Methods in Affective Science

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Peter, Egon, Elise K., Peter

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