Journal of Experimental Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Experimental Education publishes basic and applied research studies, in the laboratory as well as in authentic environments, that use the range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies found in the behavioral, cognitive, and social sciences.

Published studies span the domains of learning, instruction, and cognition; motivation and social processes; and measurement, statistics, and research design.

The journal accepts investigations that address all levels of schooling and a broad variety of educational contexts, including public, private, and informal education in the United States and abroad.

The journal’s audience includes researchers and practitioners interested in advancing educational theory and research, improving teaching and learning, and promoting development and well-being.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.101

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	77

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4129

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	448

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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.

• The Relationship of School Belonging and Friends' Values to Academic Motivation Among Urban Adolescent Students

  Citation: 772

  Authors: Carol, Kathleen E.

• Sense of Belonging in College Freshmen at the Classroom and Campus Levels

  Citation: 612

  Authors: Tierra M., Lynley H., Jane M.

• Multiple Regression Approach to Analyzing Contingency Tables: Post Hoc and Planned Comparison Procedures

  Citation: 595

  Authors: T. Mark, Randall E.

• Motivational Factors Influencing Teaching as a Career Choice: Development and Validation of the FIT-Choice Scale

  Citation: 586

  Authors: Helen M. G., Paul W.

• Assessing Goodness of Fit

  Citation: 523

  Authors: Herbert W., Kit-Tai

• The Search for "Optimal" Cutoff Properties: Fit Index Criteria in Structural Equation Modeling

  Citation: 376

  Authors: Stephen A., Xitao, E. Lea, John T.

• Teachers' Sense of Efficacy and Commitment to Teaching

  Citation: 368

  Authors: Theodore

• Relative Power of the Wilcoxon Test, the Friedman Test, and Repeated-Measures ANOVA on Ranks

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Donald W., Bruno D.

• Understanding Correlation: Factors That Affect the Size of r

  Citation: 328

  Authors: Laura D., Nancy L.

• University Belonging, Friendship Quality, and Psychological Adjustment During the Transition to College

  Citation: 320

  Authors: Laura D., Adeya

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