Journal of Black Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Black Psychology publishes scholarly contributions within the field of psychology toward the understanding of the experience and behavior of Black populations.

This includes reports of empirical research and discussions of the current literature and of original theoretical analyses of data from research studies or programs.

Therefore, the Journal publishes work in any of the areas of cognition, personality, social behavior, physiological functioning, child development, education, and clinical application, in addition to empirical research and original theoretical formulations outside traditional boundaries, all integrated by a focus on the domain of Black populations and the objective of scholarly contributions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.000

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4833

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	283

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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 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.

• Latent Class Analysis: A Guide to Best Practice

  Citation: 1426

  Authors: Bridget E., Natasha K., Sarah J.

• Exploratory Factor Analysis: A Guide to Best Practice

  Citation: 1390

  Authors: Marley W.

• The Schedule of Racist Events: A Measure of Racial Discrimination and a Study of Its Negative Physical and Mental Health Consequences

  Citation: 736

  Authors: Hope, Elizabeth A.

• The Thomas and Cross Models of Psychological Nigrescence

  Citation: 345

  Authors: William E.

• African American College Students’ Experiences With Everyday Racism: Characteristics of and Responses to These Incidents

  Citation: 282

  Authors: Janet K., Lauri L., Laurie L., Davita C., Wayne H.

• Racial Discrimination, John Henryism, and Depression Among African Americans

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Darrell L., Harold W., Arline T., James S.

• African American Adolescents’ Discrimination Experiences and Academic Achievement: Racial Socialization as a Cultural Compensatory and Protective Factor

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Enrique W., Cheri L., Courtney D., Robert M.

• Multiple Resistance Strategies: How African American Women Cope with Racism and Sexism

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Kumea

• African American Resiliency: Examining Racial Socialization and Social Support as Protective Factors

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Danice L.

• Relationship of Adolescent Perceptions of Racial Socialization to Racial Identity

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Howard C.

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