American Psychologist Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-066X
eISSN 1935-990X
American Psychological Association
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About American Psychologist
American Psychologist (AP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, published by American Psychological Association in US, catalogued under ISSN 0003-066X (e-ISSN 1935-990X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.77 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
American Psychologist Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Psychologist has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.77, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Psychologist operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Psychologist should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Psychologist against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Psychologist
- This journal covers Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Counseling Practices and Supervision. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-066X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1935-990X |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Psychologist is published by American Psychological Association and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, American Psychologist is classified under Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Counseling Practices and Supervision and Educational and Psychological Assessments.
American Psychologist is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.768.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.768 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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