Journal of Personality

Aims & Scope

Journal of Personality publishes scientific investigations in the field of personality.

It focuses particularly on personality and behavior dynamics, personality development, and individual differences in the cognitive, affective, and interpersonal domains.

The journal reflects and stimulates interest in the growth of new theoretical and methodological approaches in personality psychology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	3.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1343

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1226

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.069

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	172

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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, 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.

• High Self‐Control Predicts Good Adjustment, Less Pathology, Better Grades, and Interpersonal Success

  Citation: 4179

  Authors: June P., Roy F., Angie Luzio

• An Introduction to the Five‐Factor Model and Its Applications

  Citation: 4176

  Authors: Robert R., Oliver P.

• A new scale for the measurement of interpersonal trust1

  Citation: 2043

  Authors: Julian B.

• On Energy, Personality, and Health: Subjective Vitality as a Dynamic Reflection of Well‐Being

  Citation: 1751

  Authors: Richard M., Christina

• Individualism‐Collectivism and Personality

  Citation: 1623

  Authors: Harry C.

• Facilitating Internalization: The Self‐Determination Theory Perspective

  Citation: 1603

  Authors: Edward L., Haleh, Brian C., Dean R.

• Healthy and Unhealthy Emotion Regulation: Personality Processes, Individual Differences, and Life Span Development

  Citation: 1519

  Authors: Oliver P., James J.

• The role of factor analysis in the development and evaluation of personality scales

  Citation: 1482

  Authors: Stephen R, Jonathan M

• A measure of emotional empathy1

  Citation: 1444

  Authors: Albert, Norman

• Psychological Needs and the Facilitation of Integrative Processes

  Citation: 1286

  Authors: Richard M.

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