Merrill-Palmer Quarterly

Aims & Scope

This internationally acclaimed periodical features empirical and theoretical papers on child development and family-child relationships.

A high-quality resource for researchers, writers, teachers, and practitioners, the journal contains up-to-date information on advances in developmental theories; research on infants, children, adolescents, and families; summaries and integrations of research; commentaries by experts; and reviews of important new books in development.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.331

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15691

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	49

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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 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.

• Examining the Simple View of Reading in a Transparent Orthography: A Longitudinal Study From Kindergarten to Grade 3

  Citation: 107

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• Parental Provision of Structure: Implementation and Correlates in Three Domains

  Citation: 69

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• Classroom and Teacher Support in Kindergarten: Associations With the Behavioral and Academic Adjustment of Low-Income Students

  Citation: 59

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• A Longitudinal Study of the Associations Between Moral Disengagement and Active Defending Versus Passive Bystanding During Bullying Situations

  Citation: 58

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• Stability of Children's and Adolescents' Friendships: A Meta-Analytic Review

  Citation: 57

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• The Moderating Role of Empathic Concern and Perspective Taking on the Relationship Between Moral Disengagement and Aggression

  Citation: 51

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• Parenting, Family Socioeconomic Status, and Child Executive Functioning: A Longitudinal Study

  Citation: 44

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• Emotions of Moral Disengagement, Class Norms, and Bullying in Adolescence: A Multilevel Approach

  Citation: 44

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• STEM Learning and Transfer in a Children's Museum and Beyond

  Citation: 42

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• Do Hours Spent Viewing Television at Ages 3 and 4 Predict Vocabulary and Executive Functioning at Age 5?

  Citation: 40

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