Journal of Media Psychology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Media Psychology (JMP) is committed to publishing original, high-quality papers which cover the broad range of media psychological research.

This peer-reviewed journal focuses on how human beings select, use, and experience various media as well as how media (use) can affect their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors.

Submissions must substantially advance the current state-of the art on a theoretical and/or an empirical level.

To name just a few typical fields and domains of inquiry, the Journal of Media Psychology considers manuscripts dealing with research on entertainment, computer-mediated communication (including social media), human-computer interaction, e-learning, computer and video games, virtual environments, or advertising.

The journal is also open to research from neighboring disciplines as far as this work ties in with psychological concepts of the uses and effects of the media.

Submissions of comparative work, e.g., crossmedia, cross-gender, or cross-cultural, are encouraged.

Moreover, submissions including alternative analysis procedures such as the Bayesian approach are welcome.

Starting in 2015, the pre-registration of research plans will also be possible.

To ensure short turn-around cycles for manuscript review and fast publication, the Journal of Media Psychology relies heavily upon electronic communication and information exchange, starting from electronic submission and continuing throughout the entire review and production process.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.849

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	43

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6222

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	241

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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.

• Impression Management 2.0

  Citation: 456

  Authors: Nicole C., Stephan

• The Relationship Between Unwillingness-to-Communicate and Students’ Facebook Use

  Citation: 302

  Authors: Pavica

• Virtual Reality

  Citation: 288

  Authors: Jesse, Dylan, Jeremy N.

• Cyberbullying: Who Are the Victims?

  Citation: 256

  Authors: Catarina, Detlef, Frank

• The Spatial Presence Experience Scale (SPES)

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Tilo, Werner, Holger, Christoph, Peter, André, Saskia, Niklas, Jari, Timo, Feliz, Ana

• Games and Recovery

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Leonard

• Avatar Creation and Video Game Enjoyment

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Sabine, Leonard

• The Concept of eHealth Literacy and Its Measurement

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Renate, Stefan, Maren

• Appreciation of Entertainment

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Mary Beth, Anne

• The Relationship Between Use of Social Network Sites, Online Social Support, and Well-Being

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Sonja, Johannes

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