Educational Psychologist

Aims & Scope

The scholarly essays, reviews, critiques, and theoretical and conceptual articles featured in this exceptional journal contribute to understanding issues, problems, and research concerning all aspects of educational psychology.

From meta-analyses of studies probing the effectiveness of teaching methods to historical examinations of textbook standards, the journal provides insightful explorations of new educational concepts and accepted educational practices.

The journal, however, does not publish articles whose primary purpose is to report the methods and results of an empirical study.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	11.4
2024	14.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	226

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1096

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	5.794

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	163

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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.

• Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work: An Analysis of the Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-Based, Experiential, and Inquiry-Based Teaching

  Citation: 3894

  Authors: Paul A., John, Richard E.

• Perceived Self-Efficacy in Cognitive Development and Functioning

  Citation: 3696

  Authors: Albert

• The Four-Phase Model of Interest Development

  Citation: 2703

  Authors: Suzanne, K. Ann

• Academic Emotions in Students' Self-Regulated Learning and Achievement: A Program of Qualitative and Quantitative Research

  Citation: 2519

  Authors: Reinhard, Thomas, Wolfram, Raymond P.

• Nine Ways to Reduce Cognitive Load in Multimedia Learning

  Citation: 2430

  Authors: Richard E., Roxana

• Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Achievement: An Overview

  Citation: 1944

  Authors: Barry J.

• Approach and avoidance motivation and achievement goals

  Citation: 1909

  Authors: Andrew J.

• The ICAP Framework: Linking Cognitive Engagement to Active Learning Outcomes

  Citation: 1727

  Authors: Michelene T. H., Ruth

• Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design: Recent Developments

  Citation: 1699

  Authors: Fred, Alexander, John

• Cognitive Load Measurement as a Means to Advance Cognitive Load Theory

  Citation: 1657

  Authors: Fred, Juhani E., Huib, Pascal W. M.

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