Identity

Aims & Scope

Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research, under the sponsorship of the International Society for Research on Identity (ISRI), provides an interdisciplinary and international publication outlet for conceptual, empirical, and methodological developments and emerging trends in the field of identity research.

The Journal brings together leading research in identity undertaken by scholars across different subdisciplines within psychology (e.g., social, developmental, educational, experimental, clinical, work and organizational psychology), as well as across other social and behavioral disciplines (e.g., educational research, social work, family studies, sociology, anthropology, cultural and ethnic studies, communication, psychiatry).

As the construct of identity refers to the multi-faceted and complex ways in which individuals define themselves, manuscripts addressing any of the many domains in which such self-definitions develop are aligned with the scope of Journal.

Such domains include, but are not limited to, multiple components of personal and social identity, such as ethnic identity, vocational identity, job identity, religious identity, moral identity, political identity, and identity established within a relationship context, such as with a romantic partner, a friend, or as a parent.

Also, studies addressing cognitive and affective dimensions of the self, such as self-concept clarity, self-esteem, possible and multiple selves, are welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.008

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4763

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	228

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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.

• Developing the Ethnic Identity Scale Using Eriksonian and Social Identity Perspectives

  Citation: 370

  Authors: Adriana J., Ani, Mayra

• The Evolution of Eriksonian and, Neo-Eriksonian Identity Theory and Research: A Review and Integration

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Seth J.

• Identity and Psychosocial Development in Adulthood

  Citation: 211

  Authors: James E.

• Identity Style and Well-Being: Does Commitment Matter?

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Michael D.

• Prototypic Moral Character

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Daniel K., Benjamin

• Becoming a Mother: The Influence of Motherhood on Women's Identity Development

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Elizabeth K., M. Elizabeth Lewis, Tamara L., Michele M.

• The Development and Validation of a Measure of Identity Distress

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Steven L., Marilyn J., William M.

• Finding Someone to Be: Studies on the Role of Intrinsic Motivation in Identity Formation

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Alan S.

• The New Color Complex: Appearances and Biracial Identity

  Citation: 106

  Authors: David L., Kerry Ann

• Processes of Identity Development: Where I Am and How I Got There

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Kate C., Monisha

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