Aims & Scope

The Journal of Pediatric Psychology (ISSN 0146-8693) is published ten times a year by Oxford University Press for the Society of Pediatric Psychology, PO Box 170231, Atlanta, GA 30317.

The journal is the scientific publication of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP), Division 54 of the American Psychological Association, whose mission is to promote the health and psychological well being of children, youth and their families through science and an evidence-based approach to practice, education, training, advocacy, and consultation.

As such, the journal publishes articles related to theory, research, and professional practice in pediatric psychology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 2.1
2024 2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.052

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 143

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 4443

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 1033

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
2.1
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.052
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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