Academic Journal
Q1Motivation and Emotion
About Motivation and Emotion
About Motivation and Emotion
Motivation and Emotion is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Springer New York (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1977-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1573-6644, 0146-7239; H-index 115; Impact Factor 2.5.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (115): Exceptionally high — 115 articles have each been cited at least 115 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
- Impact Factor (2.5): Average citations per recent article. Interpret alongside field-specific citation norms.
Publishing in Motivation and Emotion
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 Motivation and Emotion?
1573-6644, 0146-7239.
Who publishes Motivation and Emotion?
Springer New York.
What are Motivation and Emotion's metrics?
Impact Factor 2.5; H-index 115.
Where do I submit to Motivation and Emotion?
Via the official website.
Is Motivation and Emotion peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 2.5 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Behavioral Health and Interventions; Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports; Social and Intergroup Psychology; Emotions and Moral Behavior; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; 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
3,190.00 USD; 2,590.00 EUR; 2,290.00 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.
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