Youth Theatre Journal

Aims & Scope

Youth Theatre Journal is a refereed journal which draws its contributions from a wide community of researchers, philosophers, educators, and performance theorists.

Youth Theatre Journal welcomes 4,000-6,000 word articles which report on and discuss research and methodological issues from the point of view of philosophy, history, educational theory, sociology, critical theory, and comparative studies.

The journal focuses on the dissemination of ideas relating to practical and theoretical developments in the field of theatre and performance by, with, and for children and youth and drama/theatre education.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.158

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23908

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	13

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Drama as Research: Realizing the Potential of Drama in Education as a Research Methodology

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Joe

• Playwriting with Data: Ethnographic Performance Texts

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Johnny

• The Dol Project: The Contributions of Process Drama to Improved Results in English Oral Communication

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Madonna, Kelly

• Collecting Data Through Performative Inquiry: A Tug on the Sleeve

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Lynn

• Drama for Schools: Impact of a Drama-Based Professional Development Program on Teacher Self-Efficacy and Authentic Instruction

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Stephanie W., Kathryn

• “Snails are Science”: Creating Context for Science Inquiry and Writing through Process Drama

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Christine D., Christopher

• Theatre and Knowing: Considering the Pedagogical Spaces in Devised Theatre

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Mia

• Lifelong Impact: Adult Perceptions of Their High School Speech and/or Theatre Participation

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Laura A., Johnny, Angela, Matt

• Analyzing Change in Longitudinal Qualitative Data

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Johnny

• Popular Theatre: Empowering Pedagogy for Youth

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Diane

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