Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

Aims & Scope

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity ®, the official publication of APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity), is a scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual orientation and gender diversity.

It is a primary outlet for research particularly as it impacts practice, education, public policy, and social action.

The journal is intended to be a forum for scholarly dialogue that explores the multifaceted aspects of sexual orientation and gender diversity.

Its focus is on empirical research (both quantitative and qualitative), theoretical and conceptual articles, in-depth reviews of the research and literature, clinical case studies, book reviews, and letters to the editor.

Many issues include a major article or set of articles on a specific theme of importance to theory, research, and/or practice in the psychology of sexual orientation and gender diversity.

In addition, articles address professional issues, methodological and theoretical issues, and comments on previous publications in the journal as well as such topics that advance the psychological knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families, couples and marriage, health and health care, aging, work, and careers.

The journal includes all areas of psychological research, especially developmental, social, clinical, community, counseling, family, gender roles and gender nonconformity, lifespan and aging, cultural diversity including race and ethnicity, and international issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.591

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2160

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1188

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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.

• Development of the Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Measure.

  Citation: 1003

  Authors: Rylan J., Janice, Jayme, Kimberly, Walter

• Resilience in the study of minority stress and health of sexual and gender minorities.

  Citation: 819

  Authors: Ilan H.

• Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations: Conceptual issues and research evidence.

  Citation: 323

  Authors: Ilan H.

• Multiple minority stress and LGBT community resilience among sexual minority men.

  Citation: 312

  Authors: Elizabeth A., Patrick, Gregory, Roky, Michelle

• Anxiety and depression across gender and sexual minorities: Implications for transgender, gender nonconforming, pansexual, demisexual, asexual, queer, and questioning individuals.

  Citation: 300

  Authors: Nicholas C., Ryon C., Stephen L., Matthew M.

• Social support, trans community connectedness, and mental health symptoms among transgender and gender nonconforming adults.

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Samantha R., Rylan J., Kimberly F., Peter B., Bruce

• Resilience and collective action: Exploring buffers against minority stress for transgender individuals.

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Aaron S., Melanie E., Brandon L., Stephanie, Elizabeth, Blake

• Outness, concealment, and authenticity: Associations with LGB individuals’ psychological distress and well-being.

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Ellen D. B., Sharon S., Whitney W., Danielle E.

• The role of gender affirmation in psychological well-being among transgender women.

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Tiffany R., Kristi E., Christopher W., Mariko, Don, Tooru

• Employment, mental health, internalized stigma, and coping with transphobia among transgender individuals.

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Lauren, Kim T.

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