Journal of Consumer Research

Aims & Scope

Founded in 1974, the Journal of Consumer Research publishes scholarly research that describes and explains consumer behavior.

Empirical, theoretical, and methodological articles spanning fields such as psychology, marketing, sociology, economics, communications, and anthropology are featured in this interdisciplinary journal.

The primary thrust of JCR is academic, rather than managerial, with topics ranging from micro-level processes (such as brand choice) to more macro-level issues (such as the development of materialistic values).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	6.4
2024	5.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	112

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1646

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	8.562

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	234

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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 Arts and Humanities, Business, Management and Accounting, Economics, Econometrics and Finance 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.

• Reconsidering Baron and Kenny: Myths and Truths about Mediation Analysis

  Citation: 8966

  Authors: Xinshu, John G., Qimei

• Possessions and the Extended Self

  Citation: 5666

  Authors: Russell W.

• The Experiential Aspects of Consumption: Consumer Fantasies, Feelings, and Fun

  Citation: 5184

  Authors: Morris B., Elizabeth C.

• Consumers and Their Brands: Developing Relationship Theory in Consumer Research

  Citation: 4828

  Authors: Susan

• Measuring the Involvement Construct

  Citation: 4032

  Authors: Judith Lynne

• Work and/or Fun: Measuring Hedonic and Utilitarian Shopping Value

  Citation: 3919

  Authors: Barry J., William R., Mitch

• A Critical Review of Construct Indicators and Measurement Model Misspecification in Marketing and Consumer Research

  Citation: 3846

  Authors: Cheryl Burke, Scott B., Philip M.

• Assessing Measurement Invariance in Cross‐National Consumer Research

  Citation: 3618

  Authors: Jan‐Benedict E. M., Hans

• Brand Community

  Citation: 3600

  Authors: Albert M., Thomas C.

• Dimensions of Consumer Expertise

  Citation: 2945

  Authors: Joseph W., J. Wesley

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