Psychology of Popular Media

metrics 2024

Revealing the Psychological Underpinnings of Media Consumption

Introduction

The Psychology of Popular Media is a leading academic journal published by the Educational Publishing Foundation in collaboration with the American Psychological Association. With an ISSN of 2689-6567 and an E-ISSN of 2689-6575, this journal provides a critical platform for exploring the interplay between psychology and popular media forms from 2020 to 2024. Recognized for its quality, it holds impressive 2023 Scopus quartiles with Q2 rankings in Applied Psychology and Psychology (miscellaneous), alongside Q1 rankings in Communication and Cultural Studies, positioning it among the top-tier research outputs in these fields. The journal's robust analysis contributes significantly to understanding how media influences public perception and individual behavior, attracting contributions from distinguished researchers and students alike. Notably ranked in the top percentiles of Social Sciences – Cultural Studies and Psychology, it offers unparalleled insights into the psychological implications of media consumption. Researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of psychology, communication, and cultural studies will find this journal an invaluable resource for advancing their knowledge and understanding of contemporary media's impact.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.66
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index26
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.26
Influence0.71
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life2.70
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.03
Total Documents370
WOS Total Citations528
SCIMAGO Total Citations2404
SCIMAGO SELF Citations142
Scopus Journal Rank0.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.53
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.81

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #19/1304
Percentile 98.54
Quartile Q1
Psychology (miscellaneous) in Psychology
Rank #10/97
Percentile 89.69
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #55/511
Percentile 89.24
Quartile Q1
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #71/249
Percentile 71.49
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 59/227
Percentile 74.20
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 84/218
Percentile 61.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 60/227
Percentile 73.57
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 55/218
Percentile 74.77
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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