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Q1Social and Personality Psychology Compass
About Social and Personality Psychology Compass
About Social and Personality Psychology Compass
Social and Personality Psychology Compass is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by John Wiley and Sons Inc (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2007-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1751-9004; H-index 100.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (100): Exceptionally high — 100 articles have each been cited at least 100 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Social and Personality Psychology Compass
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 Social and Personality Psychology Compass?
1751-9004.
Who publishes Social and Personality Psychology Compass?
John Wiley and Sons Inc.
What are Social and Personality Psychology Compass's metrics?
H-index 100.
Is Social and Personality Psychology Compass peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Editor(s): Brendan Gough (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
Topics in published research
Social and Intergroup Psychology; Cultural Differences and Values; Behavioral Health and Interventions; Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies; Human auditory perception and evaluation.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,400.00 USD; 2,840.00 EUR; 2,270.00 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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