Emerging Adulthood

Aims & Scope

Emerging Adulthood (EA) is an interdisciplinary and international journal for advancements in theory, methodology, and empirical research on development and adaptation during the late teens and twenties.

The journal seeks manuscripts that advance basic and applied knowledge of normative and atypical development during emerging adulthood; studies that focus on the antecedents and/or consequences of experiences during this age-period are also welcome.

The journal embraces the use of both qualitative and quantitative methodology.

The journal also considers manuscripts that advance theory and/or measurement/methodology.

Emerging Adulthood is as an interdisciplinary forum covering clinical, developmental and social psychology and other social sciences such as anthropology, psychiatry, public policy, social work, sociology, public health, and post-secondary education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.031

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4590

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	994

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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.

• Guidelines for Establishing Reliability When Coding Narrative Data

  Citation: 532

  Authors: Moin, Sarah C.

• The Challenge of Romantic Relationships in Emerging Adulthood

  Citation: 371

  Authors: Shmuel, Jennifer

• Identity in Emerging Adulthood

  Citation: 283

  Authors: Seth J., Byron L., Koen, Alan, Rachel A.

• College Students as Emerging Adults

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Jeffrey Jensen

• Emerging in a Digital World

  Citation: 235

  Authors: Sarah M., Laura M., Emily

• Negotiating the Transition to College

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Colleen S., Alexandra C., Daniel A., Fred B.

• Casual Sexual Relationships and Experiences in Emerging Adulthood

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Shannon E., Manfred H. M.

• A Primer on Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting and Marginal Structural Models

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Felix, Anthony D.

• Turning Point for a Turning Point

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Seth J.

• Contemporary Issues in Sexual Orientation and Identity Development in Emerging Adulthood

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Elizabeth M.

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