Academic Journal
Q2Emerging Adulthood
About Emerging Adulthood
About Emerging Adulthood
Emerging Adulthood is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2013-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2167-6984, 2167-6968; H-index 54.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (54): Strong citation impact — 54 articles cited at least 54 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Emerging Adulthood
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 Q2. 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.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
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 Emerging Adulthood?
2167-6984, 2167-6968.
Who publishes Emerging Adulthood?
SAGE Publications Ltd.
What are Emerging Adulthood's metrics?
H-index 54.
Where do I submit to Emerging Adulthood?
Via the official website.
Is Emerging Adulthood peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Identity, Memory, and Therapy; Youth Education and Societal Dynamics; Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Family Support in Illness; Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,650.00 USD; 2,676.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
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.
Recent Research Articles
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Sara Fardeheb, Yesenia Aguilar Silvan, Nayeli Lopez-Ortiz, Lauren C. Ng et al.
2026-10-15 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261496322Profiles of Post-traumatic Symptoms and Well-Being Among Young Adults: Associations With Early Adversity, Psychopathology and Social Support
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2026-10-14 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261496562Men’s Descriptions of Situationship Formation in Emerging Adulthood
Michael R. Langlais, Madelyn Alcantara, Kai Ambakad, Delaney Rose et al.
2026-10-14 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261498957From Childhood to Campus: Trauma, Mental Health, and Academic Success
Jacqueline Horan Fisher, Emily Kimball Murphy, Amber Saracino
2026-10-11 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261484803Associations Between Loneliness, Cyberloafing, and Digital Stress in College Students: Evidence From Profile and Network Analyses
Xinlong Sun, Jundong Liao, Fancong Kong, Yuchang Jin et al.
2026-10-10 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261496329The Effect of Online Dating Violence Psychoeducational Intervention on Emotion Dysregulation and Violence Perpetration Awareness of University Students in Türkiye
Sema Civan Gökkaya, Serap Nazlı
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261492351Client Satisfaction as a Mediator of Recovery Capital in Collegiate Recovery Communities
Darian A. Lopez, Antover P. Tuliao, MariePearl Agordzo, Israel O. Ayenigbara et al.
2026-10-08 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261493636Fitting in: Exploring the Relationship Between Recovery Status, Loneliness, and Sense of Belonging on Mental Health Functioning Among College Students
Mary B. Tabit, Christopher R. Whipple, Övgü Kaynak, Connor Corcoran et al.
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261489851The First Year at Work: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study of Short-Term Changes in the Big Five Traits Among Emerging Adults
Kai Hatano, Kazumi Sugimura, Shogo Hihara, Jun Nakahara et al.
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261493638The Role of Resilience and Ruminative Tendencies on Emerging Adults’ Mental Health Outcomes
Jet Uy Buenconsejo, Huinan Liu, John Ian Wilzon T. Dizon, Norman B. Mendoza et al.
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261491407Developing and Prioritising a Recovery Capital Framework for Emerging Adults With Drug Addiction in Malaysia
Walton Wider
2026-09-28 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261492017Exploring the Role of Drinking Motivations in the Relationship Between Race-Based Traumatic Stress and Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse College Students
Veronica E. Johnson-Henry, Bibi A. Subhan, Kellie Courtney, Ariana Chance et al.
2026-09-23 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261492030Health Information Seeking and Social Media Use Among a National Sample of Emerging Adults
Rachel A. Reimer, Amy E. Houlihan, Jared Datzman
2026-09-23 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261491399Emerging Adult Athletes
Ohad Nahum, Alan Reifman, Elodie Wendling
2026-09-18 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261471046Gender, Race, and Age: An Exploration of Gendered Racial Microaggressions Among Black Emerging Adult Women
Chelsie E. Dunn, Kristina B. Hood
2026-09-18 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261489848A Latent Class Analysis of US College Students’ Expectations for Work and Family Labor
Percy E. Gresham, Shaunna L. Clark, Allegra Midgette
2026-09-17 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261488072Admissions and Assumptions: Experimental Evidence of Stigma Towards Undergraduate Applicants Who Disclose Psychological Disorders
John Tagariello, Casey A. Schofield, Leigh S. Wilton
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261486892How Trauma Exposure and Recalled Emotion Socialization Collide: A Latent Profile Analysis of Emerging Adult Psychopathology
Emily A. Velandia, Rane L. Ankney, Joah L. Williams
2026-09-15 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261486502Student Characteristics Associated With Unmet Financial Needs and Financial Stress
Jonathon J. Beckmeyer
2026-09-14 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261488076Mental Health in Spanish Emerging Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic and in the Post-Pandemic Period: A Gender Analysis
M. Pilar Matud, Lorena Medina, Ignacio Ibáñez
2026-09-08 · DOI: 10.1177/21676968261486504Reviews
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