Psychological Bulletin Journal Citation Rate 2026
0033-2909
eISSN 1939-1455
American Psychological Association
US
Q1 Quartile Hybrid Top Tier
About Psychological Bulletin
Psychological Bulletin (PB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Psychology and Social Sciences, published by American Psychological Association in US and in circulation since 1904. It is catalogued under ISSN 0033-2909 (electronic ISSN 1939-1455). It carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025 list).
Psychological Bulletin Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Psychological Bulletin has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 22.40, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Psychological Bulletin operates a hybrid open-access model — authors may pay an APC of approximately $4000 USD to make individual articles open access, while the rest remain subscription-only.
Researchers looking to publish in Psychological Bulletin 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 Psychological Bulletin against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Psychological Bulletin
- Budget $4000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Psychology, Social Sciences. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0033-2909 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1939-1455 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1904 |
| APC / Cost | $4000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Psychological Bulletin is published by American Psychological Association, based in United States and in publication since 1904. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4000.
In our subject taxonomy, Psychological Bulletin is classified under Psychology and Social Sciences.
and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025).
Its citation rate has risen over the last 4 years, from 16.400 (2019) to 22.400 (2023).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 37% over the last 4 years (from 16.400 to 22.400), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.400 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2022 | 23.000 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2021 | 17.300 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2020 | 16.400 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2019 | 16.400 | 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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