AMERICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Shaping vibrant communities with cutting-edge psychology.

Introduction

American Journal of Community Psychology, published by Wiley, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the field of community psychology through innovative research and practical applications. With an impressive impact factor and categorized in the prestigious Q1 quartiles across several disciplines—including Applied Psychology, Health (social science), Public Health, and Social Work—this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, fostering a deeper understanding of the psychological dimensions of community life. Established in 1973 and continuously thriving until 2024, it provides a critical forum for scholarly articles that explore the intricate interactions between individuals and their communities. The journal’s commitment to high-quality research is evident in its significant Scopus rankings, which place it among the top-tier publications in its field. Although currently not open access, the journal’s repository is rich with essential insights and findings that contribute to the ongoing dialogue in community mental health and well-being.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.29
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.20
H-Index130
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.90
Influence1.39
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life13.50
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI1.13
Total Documents1679
WOS Total Citations7334
SCIMAGO Total Citations12752
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1584
Scopus Journal Rank1.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #47/371
Percentile 87.33
Quartile Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #125/665
Percentile 81.20
Quartile Q1
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #66/249
Percentile 73.49
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 32/218
Percentile 85.60
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 92/403
Percentile 77.30
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 3/91
Percentile 97.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 46/218
Percentile 78.90
Quartile Q1
PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 68/403
Percentile 83.13
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL WORK
Rank 7/91
Percentile 92.31
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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