Reading Psychology

Aims & Scope

Prepared exclusively by professionals, this refereed journal publishes original manuscripts in the fields of literacy, reading, and related psychology disciplines.

Articles appear in the form of completed research; practitioner-based "experiential" methods or philosophical statements; teacher and counselor preparation services for guiding all levels of reading skill development, attitudes, and interests; programs or materials; and literary or humorous contributions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.717

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7866

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	220

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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.

• THE COMPONENT MODEL OF READING: SIMPLE VIEW OF READING MADE A LITTLE MORE COMPLEX

  Citation: 268

  Authors:

• Differential Competencies Contributing to Children's Comprehension of Narrative and Expository Texts

  Citation: 256

  Authors: Rachel M., Randy G., Danielle S.

• MORPHOLOGY MATTERS IN LEARNING TO READ: A COMMENTARY

  Citation: 235

  Authors: JOANNE F.

• BEGINNING READERS' MOTIVATION FOR READING IN RELATION TO PARENTAL BELIEFS AND HOME READING EXPERIENCES

  Citation: 200

  Authors: LINDA, DEBORAH

• The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension: A Critical Review

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Reid, Pamela, Tanya, Lorraine

• VOCABULARY: NEEDED IF MORE CHILDREN ARE TO READ WELL

  Citation: 138

  Authors: ANDREW

• The Development of Narrative Comprehension and Its Relation to Other Early Reading Skills

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Julie S., Paul, Kathleen E., Panayiota, Mary Jane, Elizabeth P.

• Addressing Summer Reading Setback Among Economically Disadvantaged Elementary Students

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Richard L., Anne, Gregory, Lunetta, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Courtney, Rhonda

• THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LISTENING AND READING COMPREHENSION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEXT AT INCREASING GRADE LEVELS

  Citation: 129

  Authors: IRENE-ANNA N., POLYXENI, CHRISTINA, PANAYIOTA

• Mothers' Storybook Reading and Kindergartners' Socioemotional and Literacy Development

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Dorit, Sigalit

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