Journal of Social Psychology

Aims & Scope

Since John Dewey and Carl Murchison founded it in 1929, The Journal of Social Psychology has published original empirical research in all areas of basic and applied social psychology.

Most articles report laboratory or field research in core areas of social and organizational psychology including the self and social identity, person perception and social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, social influence, consumer behavior, decision making, groups and teams, stereotypes and discrimination, interpersonal attraction and relationships, prosocial behavior, aggression, organizational behavior, leadership, and cultural psychology.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by an Executive Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees.

All peer review is double blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.

Recent article topics: Clarifying the Relationship between Ostracism and Relational Devaluation- A Towel Less: Social Norms Enhance Pro-Environmental Behavior in Hotels- The Mating Sociometer and Attractive Others: A Double-Edged Sword in Romantic Relationships- With a Little Help From My Friends: Bystander Context and Children's Attitude toward Peer Helping- Interactive Effect of Leaders’ Influence Tactics and Ethical Leadership on Work Effort and Helping Behavior- The Dual Process Model of Ideology and Prejudice: A Longitudinal Test during a Global Recession- Student prejudice against gay male and lesbian lecturers, Intelligence and family marital structure, Reactions to same- and mixed-gender intimacy in others, Japanese and American words for emotions, and Men's self-esteem and their attitudes toward men and women.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.945

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	95

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5312

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	495

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Patterns of Aggressive Behavior in Experimentally Created “Social Climates”

  Citation: 1664

  Authors: Kurt, Ronald, Ralph K.

• Morality and Prosocial Behavior: The Role of Awareness, Responsibility, and Norms in the Norm Activation Model

  Citation: 820

  Authors: Judith I. M., Linda

• Green Buying: The Influence of Environmental Concern on Consumer Behavior

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Tina, Elaine G., Trisha R., John B., Stuart

• Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Relations

  Citation: 463

  Authors: Nicola S., John M., Chad, Tracie D., Cyndy, Christina, Emily, Greta

• Longitudinal Improvement of Self-Regulation Through Practice: Building Self-Control Strength Through Repeated Exercise

  Citation: 432

  Authors: Mark, Roy F., Dianne M.

• Bullying among Australian School Children: Reported Behavior and Attitudes toward Victims

  Citation: 378

  Authors: Ken, Phillip T.

• Rethinking Procrastination: Positive Effects of "Active" Procrastination Behavior on Attitudes and Performance

  Citation: 352

  Authors: Angela Hsin, Jin Nam

• The Development of Consciousness of Self and the Emergence of Racial Identification in Negro Preschool Children

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Kenneth B., Mamie K.

• Dimensions of Interpersonal Relation Among Australian Children and Implications for Psychological Well-Being

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Ken, Phillip T.

• The Relationship Between the Big Five Personality Factors and Burnout: A Study Among Volunteer Counselors

  Citation: 288

  Authors: Arnold B., Karen I., Kerry A., Maureen F.

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