American Journal of Psychology

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Psychology (AJP) was founded in 1887 by G.

Stanley Hall and was edited in its early years by Titchener, Boring, and Dallenbach.

The Journal has published some of the most innovative and formative papers in psychology throughout its history.

AJP explores the science of the mind and behavior, publishing reports of original research in experimental psychology, theoretical presentations, combined theoretical and experimental analyses, historical commentaries, and in-depth reviews of significant books.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.219

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20100

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	64

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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 Arts and Humanities 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.

• The Proof and Measurement of Association between Two Things

  Citation: 5062

  Authors: C.

• "General Intelligence," Objectively Determined and Measured

  Citation: 3818

  Authors: C.

• An Experimental Study of Apparent Behavior

  Citation: 1948

  Authors: Fritz, Marianne

• The James-Lange Theory of Emotions: A Critical Examination and an Alternative Theory

  Citation: 1053

  Authors: Walter B.

• The Staircase-Method in Psychophysics

  Citation: 984

  Authors: Tom N.

• The Discrimination of Visual Number

  Citation: 785

  Authors: E. L., M. W., T. W., J.

• The Dynamogenic Factors in Pacemaking and Competition

  Citation: 721

  Authors: Norman

• The Proof and Measurement of Association between Two Things

  Citation: 706

  Authors: C.

• Quantitative Variation of Incentive and Performance in the White Rat

  Citation: 620

  Authors: Leo P.

• Experimental Studies of the Elements of Expression in Music

  Citation: 526

  Authors: Kate

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