PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Innovating insights into the complexities of the mind.

Introduction

Psychological Science is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc, dedicated to advancing the field of psychology through the dissemination of innovative research and critical insights. Since its inception in 1990, this prestigious journal has consistently achieved a remarkable Q1 ranking in the field of Psychology (miscellaneous) and ranks #9 out of 216 in General Psychology according to Scopus, placing it in the 96th percentile among its peers. With its commitment to promoting rigorous and impactful scientific inquiry, Psychological Science offers a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to engage with cutting-edge studies and theoretical advancements. Although it is not an open-access journal, its significance and influence in shaping contemporary psychological research make it an essential resource for anyone interested in the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. Based in the United States, at 2455 Teller Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, this journal stands as a hallmark of scholarly excellence in the psychology domain.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.73
Journal Impact Factor4.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.40
H-Index316
Journal IF Without Self4.80
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.46
Influence3.51
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life12.70
Citing Half Life9.10
JCI2.12
Total Documents4417
WOS Total Citations33828
SCIMAGO Total Citations79624
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1919
Scopus Journal Rank2.73
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.78
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Psychology in Psychology
Rank #9/216
Percentile 95.83
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 22/218
Percentile 90.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 18/218
Percentile 91.74
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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