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Best Psychology Journals

The following ranking presents an authoritative list of scientific journals from the field of Psychology, meticulously curated by Research.com—one of the leading websites for science research across all major fields. Since 2014, Research.com has been providing trusted data on scientific contributions, including comprehensive insights into the field of Psychology.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
401 Rank Human Factors

Human Factors

0018-7208
Best Scientists 132 167 D-Index 29
402 Rank Innovation in Aging Best Scientists 1740 5588 D-Index 21
403 Rank Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Best Scientists 289 253 D-Index 18
404 Rank Infant and Child Development Best Scientists 172 231 D-Index 16
405 Rank Journal of Early Adolescence Best Scientists 169 147 D-Index 17
406 Rank Family Relations

Family Relations

0197-6664
Best Scientists 180 189 D-Index 16
407 Rank Self and Identity

Self and Identity

1529-8868
Best Scientists 128 106 D-Index 16
408 Rank Psychopathology

Psychopathology

0254-4962
Best Scientists 141 141 D-Index 17
409 Rank European Journal of Developmental Psychology Best Scientists 114 118 D-Index 16
410 Rank Addiction Research and Theory Best Scientists 159 153 D-Index 19
411 Rank Journal of Neuropsychology Best Scientists 189 137 D-Index 18
412 Rank Applied Developmental Science Best Scientists 110 105 D-Index 17
413 Rank Journal of Social Psychology Best Scientists 105 108 D-Index 17
414 Rank Education Sciences

Education Sciences

2227-7102
Best Scientists 293 379 D-Index 30
415 Rank Traumatology

Traumatology

1534-7656
Best Scientists 116 116 D-Index 17
416 Rank International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders Best Scientists 135 146 D-Index 16
417 Rank Journal of Applied Gerontology Best Scientists 264 288 D-Index 23
418 Rank Child: Care, Health and Development Best Scientists 146 153 D-Index 18
419 Rank npj Science of Learning Best Scientists 161 121 D-Index 21
420 Rank European Addiction Research Best Scientists 150 150 D-Index 19
421 Rank Transcultural Psychiatry Best Scientists 147 155 D-Index 20
422 Rank Journal of Experimental Education

Journal of Experimental Education

0022-0973, Quarterly
Best Scientists 95 89 D-Index 17
423 Rank Counselling Psychology Quarterly Best Scientists 77 96 D-Index 16
424 Rank Cognitive Psychology Best Scientists 95 88 D-Index 18
425 Rank Psicothema

Psicothema

0214-9915
Best Scientists 77 93 D-Index 16
426 Rank Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour Best Scientists 203 318 D-Index 34
427 Rank Technology, Mind, and Behavior Best Scientists 65 101 D-Index 17
428 Rank International Journal of Mental Health Systems Best Scientists 125 127 D-Index 23
429 Rank Adolescent Research Review Best Scientists 57 50 D-Index 17
430 Rank Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools Best Scientists 58 83 D-Index 17
431 Rank Harvard Review of Psychiatry Best Scientists 90 73 D-Index 20
432 Rank Neuroscience of Consciousness Best Scientists 84 80 D-Index 20
433 Rank Review of General Psychology Best Scientists 48 42 D-Index 16
434 Rank International Journal of Transgender Health Best Scientists 68 88 D-Index 21
435 Rank Behavior Analysis in Practice Best Scientists 43 119 D-Index 16
436 Rank Applied Neuropsychology: Adult Best Scientists 252 252 D-Index 17
437 Rank Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Best Scientists 167 180 D-Index 15
438 Rank Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology Best Scientists 224 202 D-Index 15
439 Rank International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research Best Scientists 247 150 D-Index 18
440 Rank Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition Best Scientists 209 160 D-Index 16
441 Rank Community Mental Health Journal Best Scientists 239 253 D-Index 21
442 Rank Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings Best Scientists 181 162 D-Index 16
443 Rank Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry Best Scientists 146 143 D-Index 16
444 Rank Brain Injury

Brain Injury

0269-9052
Best Scientists 273 292 D-Index 20
445 Rank Mental Health and Physical Activity Best Scientists 184 157 D-Index 19
446 Rank Professional Psychology: Research and Practice Best Scientists 112 103 D-Index 15
447 Rank Criminal Justice and Behavior Best Scientists 146 171 D-Index 17
448 Rank Early Education and Development Best Scientists 115 139 D-Index 16
449 Rank Journal of Family Issues Best Scientists 147 141 D-Index 18
450 Rank Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied Best Scientists 123 115 D-Index 18
451 Rank Stress: the International Journal on Biology of Stress Best Scientists 197 149 D-Index 19
452 Rank Australian Psychologist Best Scientists 95 98 D-Index 16
453 Rank Industrial and Organizational Psychology Best Scientists 90 114 D-Index 16
454 Rank Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy Best Scientists 82 117 D-Index 15
455 Rank Psychiatric Quarterly Best Scientists 120 135 D-Index 17
456 Rank Ageing and Society

Ageing and Society

0144-686X
Best Scientists 188 193 D-Index 26
457 Rank Computers in Human Behavior Reports Best Scientists 134 112 D-Index 22
458 Rank International Journal of Bullying Prevention Best Scientists 78 74 D-Index 16
459 Rank Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology Best Scientists 168 125 D-Index 18
460 Rank Global Mental Health Best Scientists 146 170 D-Index 22
461 Rank International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice Best Scientists 91 86 D-Index 17
462 Rank Discourse Processes Best Scientists 85 96 D-Index 17
463 Rank Neuropsychobiology

Neuropsychobiology

0302-282X
Best Scientists 122 111 D-Index 17
464 Rank International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching Best Scientists 90 135 D-Index 16
465 Rank Annals of Dyslexia

Annals of Dyslexia

0736-9387
Best Scientists 51 62 D-Index 15
466 Rank Journal of Loss and Trauma Best Scientists 57 80 D-Index 16
467 Rank Media Psychology

Media Psychology

1521-3269
Best Scientists 53 67 D-Index 17
468 Rank Journal of Consumer Psychology Best Scientists 77 113 D-Index 24
469 Rank Child Neuropsychology Best Scientists 178 158 D-Index 15
470 Rank Clinical Psychology in Europe Best Scientists 138 138 D-Index 14
471 Rank Social Neuroscience Best Scientists 156 124 D-Index 15
472 Rank Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Best Scientists 122 145 D-Index 14
473 Rank Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology Best Scientists 171 143 D-Index 17
474 Rank Violence Against Women Best Scientists 194 217 D-Index 19
475 Rank Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma Best Scientists 123 113 D-Index 16
476 Rank Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Best Scientists 95 112 D-Index 14
477 Rank Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Best Scientists 107 107 D-Index 15
478 Rank Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology Best Scientists 103 117 D-Index 14
479 Rank Mind, Brain, and Education Best Scientists 92 78 D-Index 15
480 Rank Behavioral Medicine Best Scientists 133 85 D-Index 17
481 Rank Psychology of Women Quarterly Best Scientists 82 80 D-Index 14
482 Rank Addiction Science & Clinical Practice Best Scientists 210 190 D-Index 19
483 Rank Journal of Criminal Justice Best Scientists 150 211 D-Index 21
484 Rank Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Best Scientists 99 95 D-Index 16
485 Rank Adversity and Resilience Science Best Scientists 84 69 D-Index 14
486 Rank Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities Best Scientists 90 82 D-Index 14
487 Rank Counseling Psychologist Best Scientists 73 91 D-Index 14
488 Rank Psychology, Public Policy, and Law Best Scientists 74 84 D-Index 14
489 Rank Rehabilitation Psychology Best Scientists 93 126 D-Index 15
490 Rank Journal of School Violence Best Scientists 91 93 D-Index 16
491 Rank Cognitive Behaviour Therapist Best Scientists 70 78 D-Index 14
492 Rank Asian Journal of Social Psychology Best Scientists 70 72 D-Index 15
493 Rank Judgment and Decision Making Best Scientists 81 115 D-Index 15
494 Rank Physics of Life Reviews Best Scientists 201 239 D-Index 25
495 Rank Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Best Scientists 71 89 D-Index 14
496 Rank American Journal of Psychotherapy Best Scientists 66 76 D-Index 15
497 Rank Journal of Behavioral Decision Making Best Scientists 78 87 D-Index 15
498 Rank International Gambling Studies Best Scientists 65 92 D-Index 15
499 Rank Journal of Communication Disorders Best Scientists 76 69 D-Index 16
500 Rank Group and Organization Management Best Scientists 85 99 D-Index 22

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