Journal of Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Psychology (founded in 1935) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes empirical research, theoretical articles, and selected reviews in applied areas of psychology (other than applied experimental or human factors), including: Behavioral Psychology- Clinical Psychology- Cognitive Psychology- Counseling Psychology- Cultural Psychology- Economic Psychology- Educational Psychology- Environmental Psychology- Ethics in Psychology- Family Psychology and Couples Psychology- Forensic Psychology- Health Psychology- Industrial and Personnel Psychology- Professional Practice- Psychology of Religion- Psychotherapy- School Psychology- Social Psychology- Sport Psychology

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.929

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	83

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5452

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	334

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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 Business, Management and Accounting, 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.

• A Protection Motivation Theory of Fear Appeals and Attitude Change1

  Citation: 4589

  Authors: Ronald W.

• Attitudes and Cognitive Organization

  Citation: 2418

  Authors: Fritz

• A Standardized Memory Scale for Clinical Use

  Citation: 2068

  Authors: David

• The General Self-Efficacy Scale: Multicultural Validation Studies

  Citation: 1187

  Authors: Aleksandra, Urte, Ralf

• Personal Factors Associated with Leadership: A Survey of the Literature

  Citation: 1093

  Authors: Ralph M.

• A Self-Administering Scale for Measuring Intellectual Impairment and Deterioration

  Citation: 861

  Authors: Walter C.

• A Meta-Analysis of the Published Research on the Effects of Child Sexual Abuse

  Citation: 772

  Authors: Elizabeth ODDONE, Mark L., Claudio

• Task Characteristics and the Experience of Optimal Flow in Human—Computer Interaction

  Citation: 674

  Authors: Jawaid A., Satish P.

• Creativity and Culture

  Citation: 609

  Authors: Morris I.

• The Prevalence of Loneliness Among Adults: A Case Study of the United Kingdom

  Citation: 541

  Authors: Christina R., Keming

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