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Academic Journal

Q1

Journal of Adolescence

John Wiley and Sons Inc

United StatesDevelopmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
153H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.294SJR (2025)
1978-2026Coverage

About Journal of Adolescence

About Journal of Adolescence

Journal of Adolescence is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 23 (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1978-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1095-9254, 0140-1971; H-index 153.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (153): Exceptionally high — 153 articles have each been cited at least 153 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Journal of Adolescence

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 Journal of Adolescence?
1095-9254, 0140-1971.

Who publishes Journal of Adolescence?
23.

What are Journal of Adolescence's metrics?
H-index 153.

Is Journal of Adolescence peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Verified field sources

  • Editor(s): Nancy Darling (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0140-1971, 1095-9254
ISSN-L0140-1971
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeNL
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex4,768
Citations recorded in OpenAlex211,281
OpenAlex H-index199
Years represented in OpenAlex1800–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression; Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Early Childhood Education and Development; Youth Development and Social Support; Child Abuse and Trauma.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

3,150.00 USD; 2,680.00 EUR; 2,420.00 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.

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