Japanese Psychological Research

Aims & Scope

Each volume of Japanese Psychological Research features original contributions from members of the Japanese Psychological Association and other leading international researchers.

The journal's analysis of problem-orientated research contributes significantly to all fields of psychology and raises awareness of psychological research in Japan amongst psychologists worldwide.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.426

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13207

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	167

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

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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.

• The effect of brand personality and brand identification on brand loyalty: Applying the theory of social identification

  Citation: 320

  Authors: Chung K., Dongchul, Seung‐Bae

• A Review on the Use of Wearable Functional Near‐Infrared Spectroscopy in Naturalistic Environments

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Paola, Clarisse, Sam, Antonia, Joy, Paul, Ilias

• EQUATING LOGISTIC ABILITY SCALES BY A WEIGHTED LEAST SQUARES METHOD

  Citation: 183

  Authors: TOMOKAZU

• Contact calls: Information and social function

  Citation: 145

  Authors: NORIKO, SHIGERU

• Between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Examination of Reasons for Academic Study based on the Theory of Internalization

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Toshihiko

• Recognition of emotion in Japanese, Western, and Hindustani music by Japanese listeners¹

  Citation: 131

  Authors: LAURA‐LEE, WILLIAM FORDE, RIE

• Categorization difficulty is associated with negative evaluation in the “uncanny valley” phenomenon

  Citation: 128

  Authors: YUKI, TAKAHIRO, KEIKO

• Development of social cognition in infant chimpanzees (<i>Pan troglodytes</i>): Face recognition, smiling, gaze, and the lack of triadic interactions¹

  Citation: 120

  Authors: MASAKI, MASAYUKI, TETSURO, MASAKO, DAISUKE, YUU, SANAE, MASAMI K., KIM A.

• Future time perspective as a motivational variable: Content and extension of future goals affect the quantity and quality of motivation

  Citation: 118

  Authors: WILLY, MARIA PAULA, DORA, ADELENE

• Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration in <scp>J</scp>apan: Controlling for the Big Five Personality Traits

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Takuma, Takashi

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