Academic Journal
Q1British Journal of Social Psychology
About British Journal of Social Psychology
About British Journal of Social Psychology
British Journal of Social Psychology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1981-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0144-6665, 2044-8309; H-index 126.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (126): Exceptionally high — 126 articles have each been cited at least 126 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in British Journal of Social Psychology
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of British Journal of Social Psychology?
0144-6665, 2044-8309.
Who publishes British Journal of Social Psychology?
Wiley-Blackwell.
What are British Journal of Social Psychology's metrics?
H-index 126.
Is British Journal of Social Psychology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Social and Intergroup Psychology; Cultural Differences and Values; Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment; Behavioral Health and Interventions; Community Health and Development; Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,970.00 USD; 3,300.00 EUR; 2,680.00 GBP
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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