Educational and Developmental Psychologist

Aims & Scope

Published biannually, this quality, peer-reviewed journal publishes psychological research that makes a substantial contribution to the knowledge and practice of education and developmental psychology.

The broad aims are to provide a vehicle for dissemination of research that is of national and international significance to the researchers, practitioners and students of educational and developmental psychology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.840

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6317

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	221

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• School Belonging: A Review of the History, Current Trends, and Future Directions

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Christopher D., Jonathan K., Kelly-Ann, Dianne-Vella, Lea

• Fostering School Belonging in Secondary Schools Using a Socio-Ecological Framework

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Kelly-Ann, Dianne, Lea

• Mental Health Literacy, Help-Seeking Behaviour and Wellbeing in Young People: Implications for Practice

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Prishini, Chelsea

• Experiences of School Belonging for Young Children With Refugee Backgrounds

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Clemence, Damien W., Martha

• Measurement of climate change anxiety and its mediating effect between experience of climate change and mitigation actions of Filipino youth

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Patricia D., Karmia A., John Jamir Benzon R.

• Involvement in Extracurricular Activities: Identifying Differences in Perceptions of School Climate

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Andrew, Crystal, Susan D., Jonathan, Amrit

• School Values: A Comparison of Academic Motivation, Mental Health Promotion, and School Belonging With Student Achievement

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Kelly-Ann, Margaret L., Dianne, Lea

• Socioeconomic and gender inequalities in home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: examining the roles of the home environment, parent supervision, and educational provisions

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Matthew J., Lewis, Vladislav H., Natasza, Peter R., Karen

• What About School? Educational Challenges for Children and Adolescents With Cancer

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Barbara M., Tracey, Claire E., Luciano, Frank, Jenny, Glenn M.

• When Instructional Guidance is Needed

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Ouhao, Slava, John

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