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, catalogued under ISSN 0033-2909 (e-ISSN 1939-1455). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 22.40 (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 operates a hybrid open-access model (APC ~$4000 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 11,608 works and 1,914,027 citations, with an h-index of 652.
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 the Clarivate (JCR) 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 |
| h-index | 653 |
| Total Works | 11,604 |
| Total Citations | 1,926,640 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 11.26 (OpenAlex) |
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; across recent indexed output, the largest share is original research articles (97% of records), followed by review articles (2%).
Psychological Bulletin 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.
OpenAlex records 11,604 works that have together drawn 1,926,640 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 653; its citation rate has risen over the last 4 years, from 16.400 (2019) to 22.400 (2023); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 11.26.
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Live Indexing Status
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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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | 832 |
| 2024 | 85 | 1,604 |
| 2023 | 54 | 1,903 |
| 2022 | 57 | 3,259 |
| 2021 | 65 | 5,267 |
| 2020 | 72 | 9,990 |
| 2019 | 64 | 9,384 |
| 2018 | 62 | 8,196 |
| 2017 | 76 | 21,040 |
| 2016 | 52 | 14,518 |
| 2015 | 56 | 17,066 |
| 2014 | 61 | 24,941 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
The areas where Psychological Bulletin most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.
Recently Published Papers
A sample of the most recent works published in Psychological Bulletin, sourced from OpenAlex.
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Supplemental Material for A Meta-Analytic Review of the Associations Between Patterning and Academic Achievement
2026-09-28 · Supplementary Materials -
A social cascades model of addiction: Examining effects of psychological interventions on social and substance use outcomes via meta-analytic review
Jiaxu Han, Catharine E. Fairbairn, Camille Lansang · 2026-09-14 · Open Access -
Supplemental Material for A Social Cascades Model of Addiction: Examining Effects of Psychological Interventions on Social and Substance Use Outcomes via Meta-Analytic Review
2026-09-10 · Supplementary Materials -
Childhood emotional abuse and adult psychopathology: A multilevel meta-analytic review
Noga Miron, Wendy M. D'Andrea, Eran Barzilai, Shoshana Krohner · 2026-07-01 · Open Access -
Toward a unified process model of situational frustration, need deprivation, and behavioral compensation: A meta-analytic review
Maximilian Agostini, N. Pontus Leander, Jannis Kreienkamp, Justin König · 2026-07-01 -
Contributions of the general factor of intelligence to cognitive performance across ability levels and age: An individual participant data meta-analysis of child and adolescent norming data
Moritz Breit, Martin Brunner, Julian Preuß, Monika Daseking · 2026-07-01 · Review
Most Cited Papers
All-time most cited works published in Psychological Bulletin, ranked by citation count.
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42,623 cites
A power primer
Jacob Cohen · 1992 -
40,463 cites
Structural equation modeling in practice: A review and recommended two-step approach
James C. Anderson, David W. Gerbing · 1988 -
24,055 cites
Comparative fit indexes in structural models
Peter M. Bentler · 1990 -
23,190 cites
Intraclass correlations: Uses in assessing rater reliability
Patrick E. Shrout, Joseph L. Fleiss · 1979 -
21,985 cites
The need to belong: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation
Roy Frederick Baumeister, Mark R. Leary · 1995 -
18,525 cites
Significance tests and goodness of fit in the analysis of covariance structures
Peter M. Bentler, Douglas G. Bonett · 1980
What This Journal Publishes
Distribution of document types accepted at Psychological Bulletin, based on works indexed in OpenAlex. Use this to confirm your manuscript type fits the journal's scope.
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