Journal of Aging and Health

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Aging and Health is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of research findings and scholarly exchange in the area of aging and health.

Manuscripts are sought that deal with social and behavioral factors related to health and aging.

Disciplines represented include the behavioral and social sciences, public health, epidemiology, demography, health services research, nursing, social work, medicine, and related disciplines.

Although preference is given to manuscripts presenting the findings of original research, review and methodological pieces will also be considered.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3869

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	864

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.143

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	93

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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, Nursing 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.

• Two Shorter Forms of the CES-D Depression Symptoms Index

  Citation: 1792

  Authors: Frank J., Lisa F., Denis A., Joan

• Social Isolation, Loneliness and Health Among Older Adults

  Citation: 645

  Authors: Caitlin E., Elizabeth

• The Relation of Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Social Support to Disease Outcomes Among the Elderly

  Citation: 531

  Authors: Joe, Sharon, Rebecca

• Social Engagement and Depressive Symptoms in Late Life

  Citation: 445

  Authors: Thomas A., Carlos F. Mendes, Shari S., Lisa F.

• Social Isolation, Depression, and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults

  Citation: 386

  Authors: Harry Owen, Robert Joseph, Ann W., Linda

• Family Caregivers' Strains

  Citation: 350

  Authors: Youngmee, Richard

• Self-Management of Chronic Disease by Older Adults

  Citation: 350

  Authors: Noreen M., Marshall H., Nancy K., Kate, William, Lynda

• Fear of Falling among the Community-Dwelling Elderly

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Jonathan, Elizabeth Walker, William C., Lise, Dorothy, Sharon

• Who Participates? Accounting for Longitudinal Retention in the MIDUS National Study of Health and Well-Being

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Barry T., Carol D.

• Mobility, Disability, and Social Engagement in Older Adults

  Citation: 271

  Authors: Andrea L., Jennifer A., Loni Philip, Yvonne L.

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