Journal of Positive Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal brings together leading work in positive psychology undertaken by researchers across different subdisciplines within psychology (e.g., social, personality, clinical, developmental, health, organizational), as well as across other social and behavioral disciplines (e.g., sociology, family studies, anthropology, neuroscience, philosophy, economics, medicine, organizational sciences).

Topics appropriate for the Journal include original research on human strengths and virtues, personal and social well-being, as well as applications to psychotherapy and counseling.

Articles that evaluate the teaching and coaching of positive psychology are also invited.

Special emphasis is placed on new theoretical and methodological approaches that advance both the science and practice of positive psychology.

The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original research reports, briefer empirical reports, and theoretical and review articles provided the latter represent a new and original contribution, rather than merely surveys of literature or summaries of previous research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	3.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1397

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1344

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.030

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

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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.

• Thematic analysis

  Citation: 3268

  Authors: Victoria, Virginia

• The Satisfaction With Life Scale and the emerging construct of life satisfaction

  Citation: 1553

  Authors: William, Ed

• The three meanings of meaning in life: Distinguishing coherence, purpose, and significance

  Citation: 899

  Authors: Frank, Michael F.

• Witnessing excellence in action: the ‘other-praising’ emotions of elevation, gratitude, and admiration

  Citation: 841

  Authors: Sara B., Jonathan

• PERMA and the building blocks of well-being

  Citation: 739

  Authors: Martin

• Reconsidering happiness: the costs of distinguishing between hedonics and eudaimonia

  Citation: 636

  Authors: Todd B., Robert, Laura A.

• Meaning in life across the life span: Levels and correlates of meaning in life from emerging adulthood to older adulthood

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Michael F., Shigehiro, Todd B.

• The effect of contact with natural environments on positive and negative affect: A meta-analysis

  Citation: 626

  Authors: Ethan A., David

• Positive emotion dispositions differentially associated with Big Five personality and attachment style

  Citation: 593

  Authors: Michelle N., Dacher, Oliver P.

• Some key differences between a happy life and a meaningful life

  Citation: 581

  Authors: Roy F., Kathleen D., Jennifer L., Emily N.

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