Law and Human Behavior

Aims & Scope

Law and Human Behavior, the official journal of the American Psychology-Law Society/Division 41 of the American Psychological Association, is a multidisciplinary forum for the publication of articles and discussions of issues arising out of the relationships between human behavior and the law, our legal system, and the legal process.

This journal publishes original research, reviews of past research, and theoretical studies from professionals in criminal justice, law, psychology, sociology, psychiatry, political science, education, communication, and other areas germane to the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	2.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3891

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	459

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.140

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	115

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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 Arts and Humanities, Medicine, 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.

• Comparing effect sizes in follow-up studies: ROC Area, Cohen's d, and r.

  Citation: 1199

  Authors: Marnie E., Grant T.

• Improving risk assessments for sex offenders: A comparison of three actuarial scales.

  Citation: 745

  Authors: R. Karl, David

• Eyewitness identification procedures: Recommendations for lineups and photospreads.

  Citation: 481

  Authors: Gary L., Mark, Steven, Roy S., Solomon M., C. A. E.

• The ecological validity of jury simulations: Is the jury still out?

  Citation: 472

  Authors: Brian H.

• A large-scale meta-analysis relating the Hare measures of psychopathy to antisocial conduct.

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Anne-Marie R., Randall T., Jamie, Richard

• An evaluation of a maximum security therapeutic community for psychopaths and other mentally disordered offenders.

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Marnie E., Grant T., Catherine A.

• Maturity of judgment in adolescence: Psychosocial factors in adolescent decision making.

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Laurence, Elizabeth

• Psychopathy and violent recidivism.

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Grant T., Marnie E., Catherine A.

• Police-induced confessions: Risk factors and recommendations.

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Saul M., Steven A., Thomas, Gisli H., Richard A., Allison D.

• Specialty guidelines for forensic psychologists.

  Citation: 332

  Authors:

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