PsyCh Journal

Aims & Scope

PsyCh Journal, China's first international psychology journal, publishes peer‑reviewed research articles, research reports and integrated research reviews spanning the entire spectrum of scientific psychology and its applications.

PsyCh Journal is the flagship journal of the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences – the only national psychology research institute in China – and reflects the high research standards of the nation.

Launched in 2012, PsyCh Journal is devoted to the publication of advanced research exploring basic mechanisms of the human mind and behavior, and delivering scientific knowledge to enhance understanding of culture and society.

Towards that broader goal, the Journal will provide a forum for academic exchange and a “knowledge bridge” between China and the World by showcasing high-quality, cutting-edge research related to the science and practice of psychology both within and outside of China.

PsyCh Journal features original articles of both empirical and theoretical research in scientific psychology and interdisciplinary sciences, across all levels, from molecular, cellular and system, to individual, group and society.

The Journal also publishes evaluative and integrative review papers on any significant research contribution in any area of scientific psychology

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.539

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10795

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	465

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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
• PubMed

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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.

• A systematic review and meta‐analysis on basic psychological need satisfaction, motivation, and well‐being in later life: Contributions of self‐determination theory

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Minmin, Dahua, Alain

• Auditory distraction: A duplex-mechanism account

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Robert W.

• A meta‐analysis of the relationship between empathy and executive function

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Zhiqiang, Skylar, Fuli, Yanjie

• Empathy, emotional contagion, and rapid facial reactions to angry and happy facial expressions

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Ulf, Monika

• The revising of the Tangney Self‐Control Scale for Chinese students

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Alexander, Chongzeng, Ying‐Ying, Oscar

• On the development of auditory distraction: A review

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Nicole, Erich

• Time to learn: <scp>H</scp>ow chronotype impacts education

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Giulia, Martha

• Body image attitude among Chinese college students

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Kui, Rui, Zhen‐Ling, Jue, Eric F. C., David R., Ruben C., Raymond C. K.

• The dark side of empathy: Meta‐analysis evidence of the relationship between empathy and depression

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Zhiqiang, Xiao, Jinlong, Xiaoxi

• Awareness of the passage of time and self‐consciousness: What do meditators report?

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Sylvie, Michaël

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