Anthrozoos

Aims & Scope

A vital forum for academic dialogue on human-animal relations, Anthrozoös is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that has enjoyed a distinguished history as a pioneer in the field since its launch in 1987.

The key premise of Anthrozoös is to address the characteristics and consequences of interactions and relationships between people and non-human animals across areas as varied as anthropology, ethology, medicine, psychology, veterinary medicine and zoology.

Articles therefore cover the full range of human–animal relations, from their treatment in the arts and humanities, through to behavioral, biological, social and health sciences.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.504

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Social Sciences and Veterinary, 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.

• Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 475

  Authors: Janelle, Brad

• Gender Differences in Human–Animal Interactions: A Review

  Citation: 391

  Authors: Harold A.

• Psychometric Evaluation of the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale (Laps)

  Citation: 374

  Authors: Timothy P., Thomas F., Lorann

• Gender, Sex Role Orientation, and Attitudes toward Animals

  Citation: 301

  Authors: Harold A., Nancy S., Robert B.

• Pet Ownership and Attachment as Supportive Factors in the Health of the Elderly

  Citation: 281

  Authors: Thomas F., Lorann F., Martin B., Timothy P.

• Short-Term Interaction between Dogs and Their Owners: Effects on Oxytocin, Cortisol, Insulin and Heart Rate—An Exploratory Study

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Linda, Eva, Anne, Mikael, Anna, Kerstin

• Empathy and attitudes to animals

  Citation: 222

  Authors: N., T.D.

• Children Who are Cruel to Animals: A Review of Research and Implications for Developmental Psychopathology

  Citation: 220

  Authors: Frank R.

• Do Animal-Assisted Activities Effectively Treat Depression? A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Megan A., Michelle D.

• Attitudes towards animal use and belief in animal mind

  Citation: 195

  Authors: Sarah, Aldert, Julie, Karl

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