Journal of Applied Gerontology

Aims & Scope

... is the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society.

The Journal of Applied Gerontology features articles that focus on research applications intended to improve the health and quality of life of older persons or to enhance our understanding of age-related issues that will eventually lead to such outcomes.

We construe application to include original investigations or meta-analyses/systematic reviews that have significant clinical, policy, and/or practice implications.

Rigorous studies of theoretical, conceptual, or methodological issues pertaining to research application are also welcome.

Journal of Applied Gerontology is also highlighting submissions in three areas that will advance the state-of-the-art in applied gerontological/geriatric research: studies that employ mixed methodologies (i.e., the integration of qualitative and quantitative data); efforts that translate evidence-based research to clinical practice; and policy evaluations that apply evaluation principles and methods to examine the implementation and effectiveness of a government or institutional policy or program.

View Aims & Scope

---

Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.016

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	68

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4705

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2101

---

---

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

---

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

---

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.

• Older Adults’ Internet Use for Health Information: Digital Divide by Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status

  Citation: 319

  Authors: Hyunwoo, Yuri, Phillip W., Michael

• Can Digital Technology Enhance Social Connectedness Among Older Adults? A Feasibility Study

  Citation: 285

  Authors: Barbara, Rachel, Rebecca, Christian, Ron

• The Life Space Questionnaire: A Measure of the Extent of Mobility of Older Adults

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Beth T., Cynthia, Michael E., Karlene

• Ageism: A Threat to “Aging Well” in the 21st Century

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Jocelyn, Patricia

• A New Tool for Assessing Mobile Device Proficiency in Older Adults: The Mobile Device Proficiency Questionnaire

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Nelson A., Walter R.

• Older Adult Internet Use and eHealth Literacy

  Citation: 235

  Authors: Thomas A., Joanne C., Kathryn P., Sara A., Xiaoyan, Celine, David P., D. Alden, Alain G.

• Stress, Social Support, and Burnout Among Long-Term Care Nursing Staff

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Erin L., Lynn, Barry

• Technology Studies to Meet the Needs of People With Dementia and Their Caregivers

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Päivi

• Reducing the Digital Divide

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Julie A., Rochell R.

• Social Support and “Playing Around”

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Hsin-yi Sandy, Ruth, Shelia R.

---