Computers in Human Behavior

Aims & Scope

Computers in Human Behavior is a scholarly journal dedicated to examining the use of computers from a psychological perspective.

Original theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, software reviews, book reviews and announcements are published.

The journal addresses both the use of computers in psychology, psychiatry and related disciplines as well as the psychological impact of computer use on individuals, groups and society.

The former category includes articles exploring the use of computers for professional practice, training, research and theory development.

The latter category includes articles dealing with the psychological effects of computers on phenomena such as human development, learning, cognition, personality, and social interactions.

The journal addresses human interactions with computers, not computers per se.

The computer is discussed only as a medium through which human behaviors are shaped and expressed.

The primary message of most articles involves information about human behavior.

Therefore, professionals with an interest in the psychological aspects of computer use, but with limited knowledge of computers, will find this journal of interest.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.923

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	275

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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, Computer Science 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.

• Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out

  Citation: 2167

  Authors: Andrew K., Kou, Cody R., Valerie

• A cognitive-behavioral model of pathological Internet use

  Citation: 2040

  Authors: R.A.

• Following you home from school: A critical review and synthesis of research on cyberbullying victimization

  Citation: 1668

  Authors: Robert S.

• A conceptual and methodological critique of internet addiction research: Towards a model of compensatory internet use

  Citation: 1544

  Authors: Daniel

• Separate but equal? A comparison of participants and data gathered via Amazon’s MTurk, social media, and face-to-face behavioral testing

  Citation: 1358

  Authors: Krista, Lydia, Elizabeth

• Who interacts on the Web?: The intersection of users’ personality and social media use

  Citation: 1305

  Authors: Teresa, Amber Willard, Homero Gil

• How gamification motivates: An experimental study of the effects of specific game design elements on psychological need satisfaction

  Citation: 1262

  Authors: Michael, Jan Ulrich, Sarah Katharina, Heinz

• The relation between 21st-century skills and digital skills: A systematic literature review

  Citation: 1135

  Authors: Ester, Alexander J.A.M., Jan A.G.M., Jos

• Personality and motivations associated with Facebook use

  Citation: 1127

  Authors: Craig, Emily S., Mia, Jaime M., Mary G., R. Robert

• Toward an understanding of the behavioral intention to use mobile banking

  Citation: 1107

  Authors: Pin, Hsin-Hui

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