Aims & Scope
Self and Identity is devoted to the study of social and psychological processes of the self, including both its agentic aspects, as well as the perceived and construed aspects as reflected in its mental representations.
Work on self and identity has a special place in the study of human nature, as self-concerns are arguably at the center of individuals’ striving for well-being and for making sense of one’s life.
Life goals develop and are influenced by one’s view of what one is like, the way one would ideally like to be (or would like to avoid being), as well as one’s perceptions of what is feasible.
Furthermore, conceptions of self and the world affect how one’s progress towards these goals is monitored, evaluated, redirected, re-evaluated, and pursued again.
Thus, the "self" as a construct has far-reaching implications for behavior, self-esteem, motivation, experience of emotions and the world more broadly, and hence for interpersonal relationships, society, and culture.
The Journal aims to bring together empirical work on self and identity undertaken by researchers across different subdisciplines within psychology (e.g., social, personality, clinical, development, cognitive), as well as across other social and behavioral disciplines (e.g., sociology, family studies, anthropology, neuroscience).
Special emphasis is placed on new empirical research that is relevant for extant theoretical models and generative in opening new terrain for future investigation.
A second continual motivating goal of the Journal is empirical research that offers integration at the level of basic processes.
The Journal provides scientists, practitioners, and students in psychology, sociology, consumer behavior, behavioral medicine, and psychiatry around the world with access to cutting edge empirical research and occasional theoretical pieces.
View Aims & ScopeMetrics & Ranking
Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
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| 2025 | 2.1 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 1.135 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 64 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 3924 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 414 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
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.
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The Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Self-Compassion
Citation: 4368
Authors: KRISTIN D.
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Self-Compassion: An Alternative Conceptualization of a Healthy Attitude Toward Oneself
Citation: 3512
Authors: KRISTIN
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Self-compassion and Psychological Resilience Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Citation: 792
Authors: Kristin D., Pittman
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Self-compassion, Achievement Goals, and Coping with Academic Failure
Citation: 766
Authors: Kristin D, Ya-Ping, Kullaya
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The Relationship between Self-compassion and Other-focused Concern among College Undergraduates, Community Adults, and Practicing Meditators
Citation: 431
Authors: Kristin D., Elizabeth
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Implicit Self-Theories in the Academic Domain: Implications for Goal Orientation, Attributions, Affect, and Self-Esteem Change
Citation: 415
Authors: Richard W., Jennifer L.
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Experimental manipulations of self-affirmation: A systematic review
Citation: 403
Authors: Amy, William M. P.
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Ego Depletion and Self-Control Failure: An Energy Model of the Self's Executive Function
Citation: 385
Authors: Roy F.
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The Importance of Goal Disengagement in Adaptive Self-Regulation: When Giving Up is Beneficial
Citation: 385
Authors: CARSTEN, MICHAEL F., CHARLES S., RICHARD