Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Positive Psychology
About Journal of Positive Psychology
Journal of Positive Psychology is a scholarly journal published by Routledge. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.761 and H-index of 120.
Coverage: 2006-2026. Research categories: Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction; Optimism, Hope, and Well-being; Resilience and Mental Health; Cultural Differences and Values; Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research; Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions.
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