The Japanese journal of psychology

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About The Japanese journal of psychology

The Japanese journal of psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by The Japanese Psychological Association.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, The Japanese journal of psychology maintains a standard position in the JP academic market. With an impact factor of 0.30, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.

ISSN (Print) 0021-5236
ISSN (Online) 1884-1082
Publisher The Japanese Psychological Association
Country Japan
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About The Japanese journal of psychology

The Japanese journal of psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by The Japanese Psychological Association.

The Japanese journal of psychology is published by The Japanese Psychological Association from JP as a journal. It has published 4,839 works to date, attracting 14,808 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 38, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Visual perception and processing mechanisms, Color perception and design, Social and Intergroup Psychology.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Japanese journal of psychology

The current impact factor of The Japanese journal of psychology is 0.301.

Yes, The Japanese journal of psychology is an open access journal.

The Japanese journal of psychology is published by The Japanese Psychological Association.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Clean
Impact Factor
0.301
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.301 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
4,839
Total Works
14,808
Total Citations
38
h-index
0.30
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where The Japanese journal of psychology most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Visual perception and processing mechanisms
    Neuroscience
    292 works
  2. Color perception and design
    Psychology
    189 works
  3. Social and Intergroup Psychology
    Social Sciences
    173 works
  4. Memory Processes and Influences
    Neuroscience
    159 works
  5. Behavioral Health and Interventions
    Psychology
    153 works
  6. Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
    Psychology
    139 works
  7. Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
    Neuroscience
    121 works
  8. Behavioral and Psychological Studies
    Psychology
    121 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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