Journal of Creative Behavior

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Creative Behavior (JCB) is the original and longest-standing journal devoted specifically to creativity research.

JCB is a quarterly publication founded and published by the Creative Education Foundation in 1967.

JCB is known throughout the world for its quality and uniqueness.

Not only do the contents focus on creativity, but the covers, themselves, exemplify the creative process.

JCB is a primary outlet for the highest quality and most innovative work on creativity.

We published papers reporting on original research, theory, and applications of creativity in diverse settings and contexts.

All approaches are welcome.

We invite authors to send us their very best work and we look forward to sharing it with our worldwide readership.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4038

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5292

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.115

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	75

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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, 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.

• Creativity: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

  Citation: 614

  Authors: J. P.

• Perspectives on the Social Psychology of Creativity

  Citation: 421

  Authors: Teresa M., Julianna

• Gender Differences in Creativity

  Citation: 395

  Authors: JOHN, JAMES C.

• Trust, Connectivity, and Thriving: Implications for Innovative Behaviors at Work

  Citation: 367

  Authors: ABRAHAM, GRETCHEN M.

• Predictive Validity of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking*

  Citation: 338

  Authors: E. PAUL

• Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs*

  Citation: 334

  Authors: DAVID C.

• Entrepreneurial Creativity Through Motivational Synergy

  Citation: 306

  Authors: TERESA M.

• Can We Teach Children To Think Creatively?*

  Citation: 290

  Authors: E. PAUL

• Creativity as a Sociocultural Act

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Vlad Petre

• The Remote Associates Test*

  Citation: 245

  Authors: SARNOFF A.

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