Psychological Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
0033-295X
eISSN 1939-1471
American Psychological Association
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Psychological Review
Psychological Review (PR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology and Child and Animal Learning Development, published by American Psychological Association in US, catalogued under ISSN 0033-295X (e-ISSN 1939-1471). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.47 (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 subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 7,476 works and 1,388,965 citations, with an h-index of 516.
Psychological Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Psychological Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.47, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Academic and Historical Perspectives in 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 Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Psychological Review 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 Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Psychological Review
- This journal covers Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology, Child and Animal Learning Development, Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0033-295X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1939-1471 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Psychological Review is published by American Psychological Association and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Psychological Review is classified under Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology, Child and Animal Learning Development, Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics and Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies.
Psychological Review 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 4.468.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.468 | 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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