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Best Psychology Journals

The ranking presented on this page offers a comprehensive evaluation of scientific journals within the field of Psychology. Compiled by Research.com—recognized as one of the leading platforms for science research across all major disciplines, including Psychology—this ranking draws upon a decade of providing trusted and authoritative data on scientific contributions since 2014.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
901 Rank Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice Best Scientists 26 29 D-Index 10
902 Rank Language and Speech Best Scientists 43 44 D-Index 10
903 Rank Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences Best Scientists 24 24 D-Index 10
904 Rank Health Care for Women International Best Scientists 37 33 D-Index 8
905 Rank Behavior and Social Issues Best Scientists 18 31 D-Index 8
906 Rank Children and Schools Best Scientists 18 19 D-Index 7
907 Rank Social Psychology Quarterly Best Scientists 27 30 D-Index 8
908 Rank General Psychiatry

General Psychiatry

2517-729X
Best Scientists 75 74 D-Index 14
909 Rank Journal of Psychology in Africa Best Scientists 23 53 D-Index 7
910 Rank Journal of Counseling and Development Best Scientists 18 30 D-Index 7
911 Rank Prison Journal

Prison Journal

0032-8855, Quarterly
Best Scientists 31 37 D-Index 9
912 Rank British Journal of Occupational Therapy Best Scientists 36 47 D-Index 10
913 Rank Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry Best Scientists 34 34 D-Index 10
914 Rank Inclusion

Inclusion

2326-6988
Best Scientists 16 34 D-Index 7
915 Rank Pastoral Psychology Best Scientists 15 32 D-Index 7
916 Rank Acta Psychologica Sinica Best Scientists 39 53 D-Index 8
917 Rank Journal of Psychedelic Studies Best Scientists 19 31 D-Index 8
918 Rank Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health Best Scientists 14 16 D-Index 7
919 Rank Public Understanding of Science Best Scientists 64 67 D-Index 17
920 Rank Employee Relations

Employee Relations

0142-5455
Best Scientists 44 38 D-Index 14
921 Rank Research in Organizational Behavior Best Scientists 18 20 D-Index 9
922 Rank Journal for the Education of the Gifted Best Scientists 15 14 D-Index 7
923 Rank Journal of Organizational Behavior Management Best Scientists 9 40 D-Index 7
924 Rank Nordic Journal of Music Therapy Best Scientists 12 15 D-Index 7
925 Rank Merrill-Palmer Quarterly Best Scientists 64 62 D-Index 7
926 Rank Psychology: the Journal of the Hellenic Psychological Society Best Scientists 55 69 D-Index 9
927 Rank Cannabis

Cannabis

2578-0026
Best Scientists 61 57 D-Index 7
928 Rank Psychology

Psychology

2152-7180
Best Scientists 55 83 D-Index 8
929 Rank European Journal of Psychiatry Best Scientists 67 57 D-Index 9
930 Rank American Journal of Psychology Best Scientists 50 97 D-Index 7
931 Rank Fortschritte der Neurologie Psychiatrie Best Scientists 134 174 D-Index 8
932 Rank Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research & Practice Best Scientists 64 66 D-Index 7
933 Rank Partner Abuse

Partner Abuse

1946-6560
Best Scientists 38 45 D-Index 7
934 Rank Advances in Mental Health Best Scientists 36 50 D-Index 7
935 Rank Human Nature

Human Nature

1045-6767
Best Scientists 50 46 D-Index 10
936 Rank Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry Best Scientists 58 45 D-Index 6
937 Rank Kindheit und Entwicklung Best Scientists 30 54 D-Index 6
938 Rank Social Psychological Bulletin Best Scientists 37 34 D-Index 7
939 Rank Journal of Latinx Psychology Best Scientists 30 25 D-Index 6
940 Rank Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie Best Scientists 45 46 D-Index 6
941 Rank Contemporary Family Therapy Best Scientists 29 26 D-Index 8
942 Rank Child Abuse Review

Child Abuse Review

0952-9136
Best Scientists 37 42 D-Index 7
943 Rank Infants and Young Children Best Scientists 29 23 D-Index 6
944 Rank Psychoanalytic Psychology Best Scientists 28 35 D-Index 6
945 Rank Longitudinal and Life Course Studies Best Scientists 72 61 D-Index 8
946 Rank Psychological Studies Best Scientists 26 26 D-Index 6
947 Rank Journal for Person-Oriented Research Best Scientists 24 25 D-Index 6
948 Rank Journal of Gambling Issues Best Scientists 30 28 D-Index 7
949 Rank Games for health journal Best Scientists 58 50 D-Index 12
950 Rank Current Behavioral Neuroscience Reports Best Scientists 46 35 D-Index 10
951 Rank Teaching of Psychology Best Scientists 23 30 D-Index 6
952 Rank International Journal of Group Psychotherapy Best Scientists 23 23 D-Index 6
953 Rank Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless Best Scientists 47 48 D-Index 8
954 Rank Social Influence

Social Influence

1553-4510
Best Scientists 21 19 D-Index 6
955 Rank Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology Best Scientists 20 25 D-Index 6
956 Rank Teaching Exceptional Children Best Scientists 27 33 D-Index 7
957 Rank Police Practice and Research

Police Practice and Research

1561-4263, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 46 51 D-Index 11
958 Rank Journal of Research in Childhood Education Best Scientists 30 30 D-Index 7
959 Rank Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation Best Scientists 71 66 D-Index 12
960 Rank Consulting Psychology Journal Best Scientists 24 22 D-Index 6
961 Rank International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine Best Scientists 37 41 D-Index 7
962 Rank Dreaming

Dreaming

1053-0797
Best Scientists 24 44 D-Index 6
963 Rank Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Best Scientists 41 44 D-Index 9
964 Rank Learning Disabilities Research and Practice Best Scientists 24 38 D-Index 10
965 Rank Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling Best Scientists 18 22 D-Index 6
966 Rank Journal of Public Child Welfare Best Scientists 27 36 D-Index 8
967 Rank European Journal of Psychology Open Best Scientists 18 16 D-Index 6
968 Rank Journal of Early Childhood Research Best Scientists 25 24 D-Index 8
969 Rank Gerontechnology

Gerontechnology

1569-1101
Best Scientists 63 116 D-Index 7
970 Rank Residential Treatment for Children and Youth Best Scientists 22 27 D-Index 6
971 Rank Auditory Perception & Cognition Best Scientists 23 27 D-Index 6
972 Rank NAD Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Best Scientists 43 41 D-Index 10
973 Rank Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science Best Scientists 26 30 D-Index 9
974 Rank Psychoradiology

Psychoradiology

2634-4416
Best Scientists 70 62 D-Index 10
975 Rank Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain Best Scientists 20 14 D-Index 6
976 Rank Journal of Threat Assessment and Management Best Scientists 19 31 D-Index 6
977 Rank Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Best Scientists 30 49 D-Index 12
978 Rank Social Work Research Best Scientists 23 20 D-Index 6
979 Rank Culture and Psychology Best Scientists 17 20 D-Index 6
980 Rank Zeitschrift für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie Best Scientists 15 18 D-Index 6
981 Rank Journal of International Students Best Scientists 17 18 D-Index 6
982 Rank Developmental Child Welfare Best Scientists 22 23 D-Index 6
983 Rank Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Best Scientists 18 36 D-Index 8
984 Rank Behavioural Neurology Best Scientists 45 36 D-Index 13
985 Rank African Journal of AIDS Research Best Scientists 44 39 D-Index 9
986 Rank Journal of Concurrent Disorders Best Scientists 15 30 D-Index 6
987 Rank International Journal of Conflict Management Best Scientists 26 36 D-Index 10
988 Rank Journal of Consciousness Studies Best Scientists 34 42 D-Index 10
989 Rank Chronic Illness

Chronic Illness

1742-3953
Best Scientists 59 54 D-Index 9
990 Rank Journal of Creativity Best Scientists 15 15 D-Index 7
991 Rank Psicologia Educativa Best Scientists 13 12 D-Index 7
992 Rank The Clinical Supervisor Best Scientists 11 23 D-Index 6
993 Rank Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services Best Scientists 23 28 D-Index 7
994 Rank Violence and Gender Best Scientists 24 26 D-Index 7
995 Rank Papeles del Psicologo Best Scientists 10 13 D-Index 6
996 Rank Philosophy and the Mind Sciences Best Scientists 18 19 D-Index 8
997 Rank Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect Best Scientists 23 23 D-Index 8
998 Rank Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin Best Scientists 16 34 D-Index 9
999 Rank Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior Best Scientists 20 32 D-Index 6
1000 Rank Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association Best Scientists 13 21 D-Index 6

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