Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Aims & Scope

Published since 1971, Journal of Applied Social Psychology is a monthly publication devoted to applications of experimental behavioral science research to problems of society (e.g., organizational and leadership psychology, safety, health, and gender issues; perceptions of war and natural hazards; jury deliberation; performance, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, exercise, and sports).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.018

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	139

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4691

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	810

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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.

• Perceived Behavioral Control, Self‐Efficacy, Locus of Control, and the Theory of Planned Behavior¹

  Citation: 5026

  Authors: Icek

• Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation to Use Computers in the Workplace¹

  Citation: 4043

  Authors: Fred D., Richard P., Paul R.

• Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior: A Review and Avenues for Further Research

  Citation: 2163

  Authors: Mark, Christopher J.

• Resilience in the Face of Catastrophe: Optimism, Personality, and Coping in the Kosovo Crisis

  Citation: 2080

  Authors: Laura, Victor, Ariana

• Positive Events and Social Supports as Buffers of Life Change Stress¹

  Citation: 1882

  Authors: Sheldon, Harry M.

• A Meta‐Analysis of Research on Protection Motivation Theory

  Citation: 1757

  Authors: DONNA L., STEVEN, RONALD W.

• The Persuasiveness of Source Credibility: A Critical Review of Five Decades' Evidence

  Citation: 1436

  Authors: Chanthika

• Reflections on Past Behavior: A Self‐Report Index of Habit Strength¹

  Citation: 1424

  Authors: Bas, Sheina

• Intrinsic Need Satisfaction: A Motivational Basis of Performance and Weil‐Being in Two Work Settings¹

  Citation: 1234

  Authors: Paul P., Edward L., Richard M.

• Prediction and Intervention in Health‐Related Behavior: A Meta‐Analytic Review of Protection Motivation Theory

  Citation: 963

  Authors: SARAH, PASCHAL, SHEINA

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