Psychological Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0956-7976
eISSN 1467-9280
SAGE
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Psychological Science
Psychological Science (PS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Child and Animal Learning Development and Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, published by SAGE in US, catalogued under ISSN 0956-7976 (e-ISSN 1467-9280). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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.
Psychological Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Psychological Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Child and Animal Learning Development 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 Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Psychological Science 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 Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Psychological Science
- This journal covers Child and Animal Learning Development, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0956-7976 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-9280 |
| Publisher | SAGE |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Psychological Science is published by SAGE and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Psychological Science is classified under Child and Animal Learning Development, Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment and Social and Intergroup Psychology.
and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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