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BMC Psychology

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About BMC Psychology

BMC Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by BioMed Central.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, BMC Psychology maintains a competitive position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 3.49, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.

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  • Budget $1054 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 2050-7283
Publisher BioMed Central
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $1054 USD
About BMC Psychology

BMC Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by BioMed Central.

BMC Psychology is published by BioMed Central from GB as a journal. It has published 4,550 works to date, attracting 49,799 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 81, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. It is currently indexed in DOAJ. Recent publishing activity centers on Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Resilience and Mental Health, COVID-19 and Mental Health.
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Frequently Asked Questions about BMC Psychology

The current impact factor of BMC Psychology is 3.492.

Yes, BMC Psychology is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for BMC Psychology is $1054 USD.

BMC Psychology is published by BioMed Central.
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Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Impact Factor
3.492
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
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Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.492 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

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Journal at a Glance
4,550
Total Works
49,799
Total Citations
81
h-index
3.50
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $1054 USD

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Top Research Topics

The areas where BMC Psychology most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
    Psychology
    580 works
  2. Resilience and Mental Health
    Psychology
    372 works
  3. COVID-19 and Mental Health
    Psychology
    356 works
  4. Impact of Technology on Adolescents
    Social Sciences
    331 works
  5. Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
    Psychology
    289 works
  6. Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
    Psychology
    269 works
  7. Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
    Health Professions
    213 works
  8. Behavioral Health and Interventions
    Psychology
    200 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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