Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Family Psychology
About Journal of Family Psychology
About Journal of Family Psychology
Journal of Family Psychology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by American Psychological Association (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1990-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0893-3200, 1939-1293; H-index 154.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (154): Exceptionally high — 154 articles have each been cited at least 154 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Journal of Family 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.
- 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 Journal of Family Psychology?
0893-3200, 1939-1293.
Who publishes Journal of Family Psychology?
American Psychological Association.
What are Journal of Family Psychology's metrics?
H-index 154.
Where do I submit to Journal of Family Psychology?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Family Psychology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Family Dynamics and Relationships; Family Support in Illness; Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
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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