Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Mind and Faith

Introduction

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, published by the Educational Publishing Foundation - American Psychological Association, stands as a premier interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of the intricate relationships between psychological principles and religious/spiritual beliefs. With a notable impact factor and esteemed rankings in key categories—such as Q2 in Applied Psychology and Q1 in Religious Studies—it highlights significant research within the realms of psychology, religion, and social psychology. The journal's commitment to fostering rigorous scholarship from 2009 to 2024 has positioned it favorably, evidenced by its impressive rankings: 3rd in Arts and Humanities in Religious Studies, 73rd in Social Psychology, and 81st in Applied Psychology according to Scopus. This journal serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students interested in exploring the psychological aspects of spirituality and religion, providing a comprehensive collection of studies that enhance our understanding of these critical dimensions of human experience.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.68
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.44
Influence0.77
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life6.50
Citing Half Life10.60
JCI3.61
Total Documents618
WOS Total Citations1580
SCIMAGO Total Citations3769
SCIMAGO SELF Citations339
Scopus Journal Rank0.68
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #3/644
Percentile 99.53
Quartile Q1
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #73/310
Percentile 76.45
Quartile Q1
Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #81/249
Percentile 67.47
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 78/218
Percentile 64.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 11/218
Percentile 94.95
Quartile Q1
RELIGION
Rank 2/339
Percentile 99.41
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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