Qualitative Psychology

Aims & Scope

The mission of the journal Qualitative Psychology® is to provide a forum for innovative methodological, theoretical, and empirical work that advances qualitative inquiry in psychology.

The Journal publishes articles that underscore the distinctive contributions that qualitative research can make to the advancement of psychological knowledge.

Studies published in this Journal often focus on substantive topics, while also highlighting issues of epistemology, the philosophy of science, methodological criteria, or other matters bearing upon the formulation, execution, and interpretation of qualitative research.

Qualitative Psychology publishes studies that represent a wide variety of methodological approaches including narrative, discourse analysis, life history, phenomenology, ethnography, action research, and case study.

The Journal is further concerned with discussions of teaching qualitative research and training of qualitative researchers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	14.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.904

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	447

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1235

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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, 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.

• Conceptual and design thinking for thematic analysis.

  Citation: 2525

  Authors: Virginia, Victoria

• Recommendations for designing and reviewing qualitative research in psychology: Promoting methodological integrity.

  Citation: 550

  Authors: Heidi M., Sue L., Fredrick J., Susan L., Joseph G.

• Is member checking the gold standard of quality in qualitative research?

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Sue L.

• Racial microaggression experiences and coping strategies of Black women in corporate leadership.

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Aisha M. B., Margo A., Joseph G.

• A qualitative approach to intersectional microaggressions: Understanding influences of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and religion.

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Kevin L., Kristin C., Lindsey S., Yinglee, David, Victoria

• Qualitative generalization, not to the population but to the phenomenon: Reconceptualizing variation in qualitative research.

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Heidi M.

• Conducting thematic analysis on brief texts: The structured tabular approach.

  Citation: 132

  Authors: Oliver C.

• The Listening Guide method of psychological inquiry.

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Carol

• Why qualitative methods are necessary for generalization.

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Joseph A.

• The lived experience of homeless youth: A narrative approach.

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Erin E., Phillip L.

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