Journal of Occupational Health Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Occupational Health Psychology® publishes theory, research, and public policy articles in occupational health psychology, an interdisciplinary field representing a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and specializations.

Occupational health psychology concerns the application of psychology to improving the quality of work life and to protecting and promoting the safety, health, and well-being of workers.

The journal has a threefold focus, including organization of work, individual psychological attributes, and work–nonwork interface in relation to employee health, safety, or well-being.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	5.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.380

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	155

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1042

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	674

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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 Medicine and Psychology, 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.

• Job demands–resources theory: Taking stock and looking forward.

  Citation: 3986

  Authors: Arnold B., Evangelia

• Adverse health effects of high-effort/low-reward conditions.

  Citation: 3471

  Authors: Johannes

• The Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ): An instrument for internationally comparative assessments of psychosocial job characteristics.

  Citation: 2774

  Authors: Robert, Chantal, Norito, Irene, Paulien, Benjamin

• Emotional regulation in the workplace: A new way to conceptualize emotional labor.

  Citation: 2068

  Authors: Alicia A.

• Consequences associated with work-to-family conflict: A review and agenda for future research.

  Citation: 1637

  Authors: Tammy D., David E. L., Carly S., Martha

• Job Resources Buffer the Impact of Job Demands on Burnout.

  Citation: 1593

  Authors: Arnold B., Evangelia, Martin C.

• The Recovery Experience Questionnaire: Development and validation of a measure for assessing recuperation and unwinding from work.

  Citation: 1351

  Authors: Sabine, Charlotte

• Development of four self-report measures of job stressors and strain: Interpersonal Conflict at Work Scale, Organizational Constraints Scale, Quantitative Workload Inventory, and Physical Symptoms Inventory.

  Citation: 1278

  Authors: Paul E., Steve M.

• Incivility in the workplace: Incidence and impact.

  Citation: 1243

  Authors: Lilia M., Vicki J., Jill Hunter, Regina Day

• No security: A meta-analysis and review of job insecurity and its consequences.

  Citation: 1242

  Authors: Magnus, Johnny, Katharina

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