Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging is an interdisciplinary, interfaith professional journal in which the needs, aspirations, and resources of aging constituencies come clearly into focus.

Combining practical innovation and scholarly insight, the peer-reviewed journal offers timely information and probing articles on such subjects as long-term care for the aging, support systems for families of the aging, retirement, counseling, death, ethical issues, and more .

Providing a crucial balance between theory and practice, the journal informs secular professionals – administrators, counselors, nurses, physicians, recreational rehabilitative therapists, and social workers – about developments in the field of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging.

The journal also serves as a resource for religious professionals, such as pastors, religious educators, chaplains, and pastoral counselors who work with aging people and their families.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14688

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	91

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.366

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

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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 Arts and Humanities 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.

• Spiritual resilience: Understanding the protection and promotion of well-being in the later life

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Lydia, Morgan, Carla, Molly, Lauren

• Religion and Spirituality as Predictors of Well-Being Among Chinese American and Korean American Older Adults

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Eun-Kyoung Othelia

• Religious Affiliation and Successful Aging Among Transgender Older Adults: Findings From the Trans MetLife Survey

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Kristen E., Corina R., Tarynn M.

• Spirituality and Aging: Research and Implications∗

  Citation: 40

  Authors: David O.

• Understanding Spirituality and Religiosity in the Transgender Community: Implications for Aging

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Jeremy D., Tarynn M.

• In Search for Meaning: The Differential Role of Religion for Middle-Aged and Older Persons Diagnosed with a Life-Threatening Illness

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Monika, Amy L., Susan E.

• “I'm Created in God's Image, and God Don't Create Junk”: Religious Participation and Support Among Older GLBT Adults

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Mark, Liz, Britta, Stephen E.

• Spirituality, spiritual need, and spiritual care in aged care: What the literature says

  Citation: 33

  Authors: David, Colleen, Hannah, Elizabeth

• Religion and Coping With Trauma: Qualitative Examples From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Christina, Loren D., Jennifer Silva, Katie E., Tracey, Zia, Miranda, Diane D.

• ‘Two-eyed seeing’: the integration of spiritual care in Aboriginal residential aged care in South Australia

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Nina, Ann, Mohammad

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