Small Group Research

Aims & Scope

Small Group Research is an international and interdisciplinary journal presenting research, theoretical advancements, and empirically supported applications with respect to all types of small groups.

Through advancing the systematic study of small groups, this journal seeks to increase communication among all who are professionally interested in group phenomena.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.320

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	88

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3009

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	370

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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.

• Is there a “Big Five” in Teamwork?

  Citation: 1345

  Authors: Eduardo, Dana E., C. Shawn

• Time, Interaction, and Performance (TIP)

  Citation: 670

  Authors: Joseph E.

• Social and Cognitive Factors Driving Teamwork in Collaborative Learning Environments

  Citation: 577

  Authors: Piet, Wim H., Mien, Paul A.

• Ethnic Diversity and Creativity in Small Groups

  Citation: 514

  Authors: Poppy Lauretta, Sharon Alisa, Taylor H.

• Transformational Leadership in Work Groups

  Citation: 374

  Authors: Dong I., John J.

• When Member Homogeneity is Needed in Work Teams

  Citation: 340

  Authors: Clint A., James A., Eduardo

• The Social Identity Perspective

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Michael A., Dominic, Sabine, Steve

• A Meta-Analysis of Cohesion and Performance

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Stanley M., Dennis J., David J.

• Group Cohesion and Performance

  Citation: 326

  Authors: Charles R., Kenneth L.

• Group Task Performance and Communication Technology

  Citation: 292

  Authors: Andrea B., Joseph E., Kathleen M.

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