BMC Psychology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2050-7283
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMC Psychology
BMC Psychology (BP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes and COVID-19 and Mental Health, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2050-7283. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49 (Q1 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1054 USD.
BMC Psychology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Psychology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.49, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes 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.
As a fully open-access publication, BMC Psychology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1054 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Psychology 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 BMC Psychology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Psychology
- Budget $1054 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Psychology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2050-7283 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1054 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Psychology is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1054.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Psychology is classified under Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development and Impact of Technology on Adolescents.
BMC Psychology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.492.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 3.492 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Gender differences in factors affecting driving proficiency and traffic risk: the role of personality traits and driving styles in Korean drivers
Joong Hee Lee, Wonjoon Kim • 2026
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The relationship between exercise atmosphere and college students’ exercise behavior: the mediating role of subjective exercise experience and network analysis
Wenzhuo Duan, Xiaoe Zhang, Ting Zhang • 2026
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Cannabis consumption and problematic internet use: analysis of a free-text response collected through a self-reported online questionnaire
Juliette St-Onge, Magaly Brodeur, Andrée-Anne Légaré • 2026
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Measuring the psychological symptoms of pediatric palliative care patients and their caregivers: a scoping review of available instruments
M. Dalla Rosa, Anna Santini, Valentina De Tommasi • 2026
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Workplace violence as a predictor of job stress and turnover intention: a cross-sectional study
Fatimah Albrekkan, Fadiah Alkhattabi, Abdulaziz Saed Albalawi • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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