Psychology of Music

metrics 2024

Decoding the Rhythm of Human Psychology

Introduction

Psychology of Music is a prominent academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, focusing on the interdisciplinary field that bridges psychological principles and musical expression. Established in 1973, this esteemed journal plays a crucial role in advancing understanding of how music affects emotions, cognition, and social interactions, thus catering to a diverse audience of researchers, educators, and practitioners in both psychology and music. With an impressive impact factor that places it in the Q1 category for Music and Q2 for Psychology (miscellaneous) in 2023, this journal ranks 3rd out of 180 in Arts and Humanities – Music, and 19th out of 97 in Psychology (miscellaneous) according to Scopus metrics, affirming its authoritative contribution to the field. The Psychology of Music is essential for those looking to explore cutting-edge research, methodologies, and applications, providing rich insights and fostering discussions that reach into music therapy, education, and psychological wellness. Although it is not an open-access journal, its high-quality peer-reviewed articles are pivotal for anyone dedicated to the intricate relationship between music and the mind, making it a must-read for professionals and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.74
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index74
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.50
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life8.60
Citing Half Life11.50
JCI1.22
Total Documents1168
WOS Total Citations2823
SCIMAGO Total Citations5220
SCIMAGO SELF Citations601
Scopus Journal Rank0.74
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.44
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.52

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Music in Arts and Humanities
Rank #3/180
Percentile 98.33
Quartile Q1
Psychology (miscellaneous) in Psychology
Rank #19/97
Percentile 80.41
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 68/113
Percentile 40.30
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 49/74
Percentile 34.50
Quartile Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 66/99
Percentile 33.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

MUSIC
Rank 21/111
Percentile 81.08
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 21/114
Percentile 81.58
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 20/74
Percentile 72.97
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 19/99
Percentile 80.81
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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