Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes

Aims & Scope

Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes publishes fundamental research in organizational behavior, organizational psychology, and human cognition, judgment, and decision-making.

The journal features articles that present original empirical research, theory development, meta-analysis, and methodological advancements relevant to the substantive domains served by the journal.

Topics covered by the journal include perception, cognition, judgment, attitudes, emotion, well-being, motivation, choice, and performance.

We are interested in articles that investigate these topics as they pertain to individuals, dyads, groups, and other social collectives.

For each topic, we place a premium on articles that make fundamental and substantial contributions to understanding psychological processes relevant to human attitudes, cognitions, and behavior in organizations.

In order to be considered for publication in OBHDP a manuscript has to include the following: 1.Demonstrate an interesting behavioral/psychological phenomenon 2.Make a significant theoretical and empirical contribution to the existing literature 3.Identify and test the underlying psychological mechanism for the newly discovered behavioral/psychological phenomenon 4.Have practical implications in organizational context

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	3.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.383

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	187

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1039

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	793

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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 and 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.

• The theory of planned behavior

  Citation: 58528

  Authors: Icek

• Social cognitive theory of self-regulation

  Citation: 4202

  Authors: Albert

• Ethical leadership: A social learning perspective for construct development and testing

  Citation: 3363

  Authors: Michael E., Linda K., David A.

• Knowledge Transfer: A Basis for Competitive Advantage in Firms

  Citation: 2532

  Authors: Linda, Paul

• The Role of Justice in Organizations: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 2286

  Authors: Yochi, Paul E.

• All Frames Are Not Created Equal: A Typology and Critical Analysis of Framing Effects

  Citation: 1768

  Authors: Irwin P., Sandra L., Gary J.

• The psychology of sunk cost

  Citation: 1691

  Authors: Hal R, Catherine

• Out of Control: Visceral Influences on Behavior

  Citation: 1688

  Authors: George

• Regulatory Focus and Strategic Inclinations: Promotion and Prevention in Decision-Making

  Citation: 1354

  Authors: Ellen, E.Tory

• A Monte Carlo study of the effects of correlated method variance in moderated multiple regression analysis

  Citation: 1214

  Authors: Martin G

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