Journal of Adolescence

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Adolescence is an international, broad based, cross-disciplinary journal that addresses issues of professional and academic importance concerning development between puberty and the attainment of adult status within society.

Our focus is specifically on adolescent development: change over time or negotiating age specific issues and life transitions.

The aim of the journal is to encourage research and foster good practice through publishing empirical studies, integrative reviews and theoretical and methodological advances.

The Journal of Adolescence is essential reading for adolescent researchers, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and youth workers in practice, and for university and college faculty in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, and social work.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.506

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	145

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2367

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1494

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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 Medicine and 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.

• Development and validation of the Basic Empathy Scale

  Citation: 1050

  Authors: Darrick, David P.

• #Sleepyteens: Social media use in adolescence is associated with poor sleep quality, anxiety, depression and low self‐esteem

  Citation: 872

  Authors: Heather Cleland, Holly

• Negative consequences from heavy social networking in adolescents: The mediating role of fear of missing out

  Citation: 576

  Authors: Ursula, Elisa, Benjamin, Matthias, Andrés

• The effects of violent video game habits on adolescent hostility, aggressive behaviors, and school performance

  Citation: 570

  Authors: Douglas A, Paul J, Jennifer Ruh, David A

• Bullying at school—an indicator of adolescents at risk for mental disorders

  Citation: 551

  Authors: RIITTAKERTTU, MATTI, PÄIVI, ARJA

• Adolescent resilience: a concept analysis

  Citation: 546

  Authors: Craig A, Lyndal, Jane M, Dianne A, Susan M

• Associations among bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide in high school students

  Citation: 495

  Authors: Sheri, Russell B., Jenny L.

• Capturing the dynamics of identity formation in various ethnic groups: Development and validation of a three‐dimensional model

  Citation: 486

  Authors: Elisabetta, Monica, Wim

• Peer involvement in bullying: insights and challenges for intervention

  Citation: 477

  Authors: PAUL, DEBRA, WENDY

• An update on adolescent sleep: New evidence informing the perfect storm model^☆

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Stephanie J., Amy R., Leila, Mary A.

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