Journal of Genetic Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Genetic Psychology is devoted to research and theory in the field of developmental psychology.

It encompasses a life-span approach, so in addition to manuscripts devoted to infancy, childhood, and adolescence, articles on adulthood and aging are also published.

We accept submissions in the area of educational psychology as long as they are developmental in nature.

Submissions in cross cultural psychology are accepted, but they must add to our understanding of human development in a comparative global context.

Applied, descriptive, and qualitative articles are occasionally accepted, as are replications and refinements submitted as brief reports.

The review process for all submissions to The Journal of Genetic Psychology consists of double blind review.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7224

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	289

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.763

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	64

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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.

• Interference Effects of Stroop Color-Word Test in Childhood, Adulthood, and Aging

  Citation: 433

  Authors: Peter E., Seymour, Heinz

• Developmental Stability and Change in Self-Regulation From Childhood to Adolescence

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Marcela, Lisa J., Yuh-Ling

• Children's Emotional Associations with Colors

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Chris J., Reenu

• A Note on Adults' Color–Emotion Associations

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Michael

• Improving Children's Mental Rotation Accuracy With Computer Game Playing

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Richard, Jennifer L.

• Recognition of Emotion in Facial Expressions and Vocal Tones in Children With Psychopathic Tendencies

  Citation: 189

  Authors: D., T., R. J. R.

• Playfulness and Divergent Thinking: An Investigation of their Relationship at the Kindergarten Level

  Citation: 172

  Authors: J. Nina

• Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Young Children's Peer-Related Social Competence and Individual Differences in Theory of Mind

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Sue

• Disentangling Fine Motor Skills’ Relations to Academic Achievement: The Relative Contributions of Visual-Spatial Integration and Visual-Motor Coordination

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Abby G., Ellen, Timothy W.

• Bullying and Victimization in Adolescence: Concurrent and Stable Roles and Psychological Health Symptoms

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Ersilia, Marco, Franca

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