Journal of Adolescence
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Medicine
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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Q1
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Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Q1
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Psychiatry and Mental Health
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.294
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
153
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.73
Total Docs. (latest)
178
Total Citations (3yr)
1,520
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
10959254, 01401971
Coverage
1978-2026
Journal Rank
#3,174
Subject Categories
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Q1
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Q1
Social Psychology
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Adolescence is an international, broad based, cross-disciplinary journal that addresses issues of professional and academic importance concerning development between puberty and the attainment of adult status within society.
Our focus is specifically on adolescent development: change over time or negotiating age specific issues and life transitions.
The aim of the journal is to encourage research and foster good practice through publishing empirical studies, integrative reviews and theoretical and methodological advances.
The Journal of Adolescence is essential reading for adolescent researchers, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and youth workers in practice, and for university and college faculty in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, and social work.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Embase
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 178 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 360 |
| Total Refs. | 11,733 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,520 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 358 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.73 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 65.92 |
| % Female | 62.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Adolescence?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of Adolescence has an SJR of 1.294 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Adolescence?
Journal of Adolescence has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.294 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Adolescence?
The H-index of Journal of Adolescence is 153, meaning 153 of its articles have each been cited at least 153 times.
Is Journal of Adolescence indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Adolescence is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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