Canadian Psychology

Aims & Scope

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne publishes generalist articles in areas of theory, research, practice, education, and policy that are of interest to a broad cross-section of psychologists.

The journal publishes systematic reviews (including meta-analyses) and literature reviews relevant to theory or research in basic and applied areas — for example, human and non-human neurosciences, cognitive, perception, history and theoretical systems, quantitative, developmental, social, personality, clinical, counselling, educational and school, industrial/organizational, community, as well as teaching and learning.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.102

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	73

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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 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.

• Self-determination theory: A macrotheory of human motivation, development, and health.

  Citation: 3941

  Authors: Edward L., Richard M.

• Memory and consciousness.

  Citation: 3160

  Authors: Endel

• Facilitating optimal motivation and psychological well-being across life's domains.

  Citation: 1737

  Authors: Edward L., Richard M.

• Vers une méthodologie de validation trans-culturelle de questionnaires psychologiques: Implications pour la recherche en langue française.

  Citation: 806

  Authors: Robert J.

• Positive psychology 2.0: Towards a balanced interactive model of the good life.

  Citation: 511

  Authors: Paul T. P.

• A self-determination theory approach to psychotherapy: The motivational basis for effective change.

  Citation: 423

  Authors: Richard M., Edward L.

• Findings all psychologists should know from the new science on subjective well-being.

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Ed, Samantha J., Kostadin, Louis, Derrick, Lesley D., Shigehiro

• A self-determination theory perspective on parenting.

  Citation: 398

  Authors: Mireille, Renée, Richard

• Optimal learning in optimal contexts: The role of self-determination in education.

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Frédéric, Catherine F., Julien

• The social communication model of pain.

  Citation: 313

  Authors: Kenneth D.

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