Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

Aims & Scope

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality ® publishes peer-reviewed, original articles related to the psychological aspects of religion and spirituality.

The journal publishes articles employing experimental and correlational methods, qualitative analyses, and critical reviews of the literature.

Papers evaluating clinically relevant issues surrounding training, professional development, and practice are also considered.

Full length research reports, literature reviews, and brief reports are all published.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.387

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2744

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	647

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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 Arts and Humanities 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 Religious and Spiritual Struggles Scale: Development and initial validation.

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Julie J., Kenneth I., Joshua B., Ann Marie

• Awe activates religious and spiritual feelings and behavioral intentions.

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Patty, Vassilis

• Spirituality and religion in the workplace: History, theory, and research.

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Margaret, Louis W., David

• Advances in the conceptualization and measurement of religion and spirituality: Implications for physical and mental health research.

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Peter C., Kenneth I.

• Religious coping among diverse religions: Commonalities and divergences.

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Hisham, Kenneth I.

• The current status of measures of spirituality: A critical review of scale development.

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Afton N., Kevin S.

• The emerging role of Buddhism in clinical psychology: Toward effective integration.

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Edo, William, Mark D.

• Religiosity and prejudice revisited: In-group favoritism, out-group derogation, or both?

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Megan K., Wade C., Jordan P.

• Examining the relation of religion and spirituality to subjective well-being across national cultures.

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Vivian Miu-Chi, Michael Harris

• Associations among religiousness, social attitudes, and prejudice in a national random sample of American adults.

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Wade C., Jordan, Megan, Paul, Jo-Ann

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