Personality and Individual Differences Journal Citation Rate 2026
0191-8869
eISSN 1873-3549
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Personality and Individual Differences
Personality and Individual Differences (PID) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes and Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0191-8869 (e-ISSN 1873-3549). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.87 (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 (APC ~$3380 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 17,210 works and 827,968 citations, with an h-index of 311.
Personality and Individual Differences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Personality and Individual Differences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.87, placing it in the Q2 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.
Personality and Individual Differences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Personality and Individual Differences 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 Personality and Individual Differences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Personality and Individual Differences
- Budget $3380 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0191-8869 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-3549 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3380 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Personality and Individual Differences is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3380.
In our subject taxonomy, Personality and Individual Differences is classified under Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes, Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior and Personality Traits and Psychology.
Personality and Individual Differences 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 1.872.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.872 | 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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