Psychology and Aging

Aims & Scope

Psychology and Aging® publishes original articles that significantly advance knowledge about adult development and aging.

The primary focus of the journal is on reports of novel empirical findings that inform theories related to the psychological science of aging and adult development.

Exceptionally strong articles that present theoretical analyses, systematic reviews, methodological critiques or new methodological approaches, or policy recommendations grounded in psychological science are also welcome.

Studies of basic principles of adult development and aging and their application are appropriate, as are studies about psychological phenomena and processes of special relevance during adulthood and old age.

The journal represents the diversity of topical areas in the psychological science of adult development and aging, including but not limited to, biological bases of behavior, clinical psychology, cognition, cultural and social influences on development, educational psychology, emotion, health psychology, human factors, medical psychology, motivation, neuroscience, personality, and self-regulation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	3.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.585

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	180

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2173

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	947

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine 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.

• Differences between caregivers and noncaregivers in psychological health and physical health: A meta-analysis.

  Citation: 2009

  Authors: Martin, Silvia

• Hemispheric asymmetry reduction in older adults: The HAROLD model.

  Citation: 1819

  Authors: Roberto

• Loneliness as a specific risk factor for depressive symptoms: Cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.

  Citation: 1726

  Authors: John T., Mary Elizabeth, Linda J., Louise C., Ronald A.

• Factors predicting the use of technology: Findings from the center for research and education on aging and technology enhancement (create).

  Citation: 1466

  Authors: Sara J., Neil, Arthur D., Christopher, Sankaran N., Wendy A., Joseph

• Perceived social isolation makes me sad: 5-year cross-lagged analyses of loneliness and depressive symptomatology in the Chicago Health, Aging, and Social Relations Study.

  Citation: 1377

  Authors: John T., Louise C., Ronald A.

• Social and emotional patterns in adulthood: Support for socioemotional selectivity theory.

  Citation: 1344

  Authors: Laura L.

• Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) as a screening instrument for depression among community-residing older adults.

  Citation: 1288

  Authors: Peter M., John R., Robert E., Nicholas B.

• Models of visuospatial and verbal memory across the adult life span.

  Citation: 1239

  Authors: Denise C., Gary, Trey, Natalie S., Anderson D., Pamela K.

• Influences of socioeconomic status, social network, and competence on subjective well-being in later life: A meta-analysis.

  Citation: 1076

  Authors: Martin, Silvia

• Bilingualism, Aging, and Cognitive Control: Evidence From the Simon Task.

  Citation: 1071

  Authors: Ellen, Fergus I. M., Raymond, Mythili

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