Psychology of Aesthetics Creativity and the Arts

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Psychology Behind Artistic Expression

Introduction

Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, published by the Educational Publishing Foundation of the American Psychological Association, stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, bridging the fields of psychology and the arts. With an ISSN of 1931-3896 and an E-ISSN of 1931-390X, this journal has earned impressive recognition, achieving a 2023 Q1 ranking in Visual Arts and Performing Arts, and placing within the top quartiles for Applied Psychology and Developmental and Educational Psychology. This demonstrates its pivotal role in advancing knowledge about the psychological underpinnings of creativity and aesthetic experience. As a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students, it offers insights that enhance our understanding of how aesthetic and creative processes impact human behavior and culture. The journal covers a broad range of topics, from artistic expression to cognitive processes related to creativity, making it an essential resource for those invested in the psychological dimensions of artistic endeavors. Although it is not open access, it remains a highly cited resource in its domains, fostering scholarly dialogue and innovation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.93
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index75
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.63
Influence0.95
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life7.20
Citing Half Life10.30
JCI4.33
Total Documents899
WOS Total Citations3344
SCIMAGO Total Citations6774
SCIMAGO SELF Citations783
Scopus Journal Rank0.93
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.14
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.62
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.30

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #1/667
Percentile 99.85
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #33/360
Percentile 90.83
Quartile Q1
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #43/249
Percentile 82.73
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 25/99
Percentile 75.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 3/406
Percentile 99.26
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 2/99
Percentile 97.98
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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