Research on Aging

Aims & Scope

Research on Aging is an interdisciplinary journal designed to reflect the expanding role of research in the field of social gerontology.

Research on Aging exists to provide for publication of research in the broad range of disciplines concerned with aging.

Scholars from the disciplines of sociology, gerontology, history, psychology, anthropology, public health, economics, political science, criminology, social work, nursing, demography, epidemiology, and geography are encouraged to contribute articles to the journal.

Emphasis will be on materials of broad scope and cross-disciplinary interest.

Assessment of the current state of knowledge is as important as provision of an outlet for new knowledge, so critical and review articles are welcomed.

Systematic attention to particular topics will also be featured.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.097

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	79

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4154

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	500

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• A Short Scale for Measuring Loneliness in Large Surveys

  Citation: 3596

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

• A 6-Item Scale for Overall, Emotional, and Social Loneliness

  Citation: 1136

  Authors: Jenny De Jong, Theo Van

• Empirical Assessment of a Three-Dimensional Wisdom Scale

  Citation: 525

  Authors: Monika

• Positive Aspects of Caregiving

  Citation: 463

  Authors: Barbara J., Stephen R., Steven H., Mark, Marcia G., Dolores

• Community Studies Reporting Association between Self-Rated Health and Mortality

  Citation: 461

  Authors: Yael, Ellen L.

• Neighbors and Friends

  Citation: 459

  Authors: Marjorie H.

• Measuring Multiple Dimensions of Religion and Spirituality for Health Research

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Ellen L., Marc A., Christopher G., Linda K., Neal, Marcia G., Kenneth I., Lynda H., Lynn G., David R.

• Education, Personal Control, Lifestyle and Health

  Citation: 375

  Authors: John, Catherine E.

• The Effects of Volunteering on the Physical and Mental Health of Older People

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Terry Y., Elizabeth

• Intergenerational Social Support and the Psychological Well-Being of Older Parents in China

  Citation: 335

  Authors: Xuan, Merril

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