DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Transforming Knowledge into Practice in Developmental Psychology

Introduction

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY is a prestigious journal published by the American Psychological Association, dedicated to advancing the field of developmental psychology through rigorous research and insightful analysis. With an impact factor that ranks it in the Q1 category for Demography, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Life-span and Life-course Studies, this journal stands as a leading resource for scholars and practitioners alike. Since its inception in 1969, it has provided a platform for innovative studies that address crucial questions surrounding human growth and development across the lifespan. The journal is recognized for its high-quality contributions, as reflected in its impressive Scopus rankings, positioning it within the top tiers of its field. Although it is not an open-access publication, it remains an essential reading for those invested in understanding the complexities of development across various stages of life. Published quarterly, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY plays a critical role in shaping future research agendas and informing practical applications in educational and clinical settings.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.63
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.20
H-Index247
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.88
Influence1.62
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life13.50
Citing Half Life10.80
JCI1.19
Total Documents3735
WOS Total Citations23244
SCIMAGO Total Citations45953
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1757
Scopus Journal Rank1.63
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.27
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.20
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.59

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #13/139
Percentile 90.65
Quartile Q1
Life-span and Life-course Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #13/63
Percentile 79.37
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #77/360
Percentile 78.61
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 23/91
Percentile 75.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 22/91
Percentile 75.82
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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