ATTACHMENT & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Pathways of Human Attachment and Growth

Introduction

Attachment & Human Development is a leading academic journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, dedicated to the exploration of the multifaceted aspects of attachment theory and its implications for human development. With an ISSN of 1461-6734 and an E-ISSN of 1469-2988, this journal has carved a niche as a critical resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of developmental and educational psychology, psychiatry, and mental health. Having consistently maintained a Q1 rank in several categories according to the latest metrics, it is ranked #45 out of 360 in developmental psychology and #117 out of 567 in psychiatry. Attachment & Human Development not only champions high-quality, peer-reviewed research but also emphasizes the application of findings to inform practice and policy. Although it does not offer open access, it remains an essential publication for academics seeking to advance the understanding and application of attachment theories across various domains. With its scope extending from 1999 through 2024, the journal continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and presents groundbreaking studies that contribute to the growing body of knowledge in attachment research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.17
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.40
H-Index84
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.43
Influence1.09
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life10.70
Citing Half Life10.60
JCI0.93
Total Documents835
WOS Total Citations2512
SCIMAGO Total Citations5752
SCIMAGO SELF Citations641
Scopus Journal Rank1.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.17
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #45/360
Percentile 87.50
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #117/567
Percentile 79.37
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 20/91
Percentile 78.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 35/91
Percentile 61.54
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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