South African Journal of Psychology

Aims & Scope

The South African Journal of Psychology publishes contributions in English from all fields of psychology.

While the emphasis is on empirical research, the Journal also accepts theoretical and methodological papers, review articles, short communications, reviews and letters containing fair commentary.

Priority is given to articles which are relevant to Africa and which address psychological issues of social change and development.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.798

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	45

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6811

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	377

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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.

• Subjective Well-Being: A General Overview

  Citation: 790

  Authors: Ed, Katherine

• The Theory of Planned Behaviour as Predictor of Entrepreneurial Intent Amongst Final-Year University Students

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Anthony, Jeffrey J.

• Emotional Intelligence: An Integral Part of Positive Psychology

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Reuven

• Frantz Fanon and the decolonial turn in psychology: from modern/colonial methods to the decolonial attitude

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Nelson

• Gender Differences in Aspects of Psychological Well-Being

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Brett, Doret K., Marié P.

• Empirical Clarification of the Nature of Psychological Well-Being

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Marié P., Chrizanne

• University students’ mental health and emotional wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Maretha, Eloise

• Exploring Resiliency: Academic Achievement among Disadvantaged Black Youth in South Africa

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Priscilla

• Reviewing Whiteness: Theory, Research, and Possibilities

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Meredith J., Christopher C., Jabulane

• Discerning Community Resilience in Disadvantaged Communities in the Context of Violence and Injury Prevention

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Rashid, Mohamed, Ashley, Samed

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