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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Applied Psychology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Applied Psychology, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Applied Psychology falls under area Psychology.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior


Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior is 52. ISSN of this journal is/are 23270608.

Impact Score: 33.44 h-Index: 86 SJR: 12.191 Overall Ranking: 52



2. Journal of Applied Psychology


Journal of Applied Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Psychology is 171. ISSN of this journal is/are 19391854, 00219010.

Impact Score: 7.65 h-Index: 353 SJR: 6.803 Overall Ranking: 171


3. Personnel Psychology


Personnel Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Personnel Psychology is 260. ISSN of this journal is/are 00315826, 17446570.

Impact Score: 9.85 h-Index: 175 SJR: 5.414 Overall Ranking: 260


4. Leadership Quarterly


Leadership Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Leadership Quarterly is 262. ISSN of this journal is/are 10489843.

Impact Score: 10.97 h-Index: 202 SJR: 5.393 Overall Ranking: 262


5. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics


Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics is 300. ISSN of this journal is/are 00333190, 14230348.

Impact Score: 9.57 h-Index: 123 SJR: 4.904 Overall Ranking: 300



6. Journal of Consumer Psychology


Journal of Consumer Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Consumer Psychology is 333. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327663, 10577408.

Impact Score: 5.84 h-Index: 147 SJR: 4.547 Overall Ranking: 333


7. Human Resource Management Review


Human Resource Management Review is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Human Resource Management Review is 437. ISSN of this journal is/are 10534822.

Impact Score: 17.75 h-Index: 132 SJR: 3.934 Overall Ranking: 437


8. Journal of Organizational Behavior


Journal of Organizational Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Organizational Behavior is 458. ISSN of this journal is/are 10991379, 08943796.

Impact Score: 8.35 h-Index: 230 SJR: 3.862 Overall Ranking: 458


9. Human Resource Management


Human Resource Management is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The overall rank of Human Resource Management is 499. ISSN of this journal is/are 00904848, 1099050X.

Impact Score: 11.57 h-Index: 122 SJR: 3.663 Overall Ranking: 499



10. Psychology and Marketing


Psychology and Marketing is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The overall rank of Psychology and Marketing is 540. ISSN of this journal is/are 07426046, 15206793.

Impact Score: 12.68 h-Index: 154 SJR: 3.497 Overall Ranking: 540


11. Technological Forecasting and Social Change


Technological Forecasting and Social Change is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Technological Forecasting and Social Change is 548. ISSN of this journal is/are 401625.

Impact Score: 17.45 h-Index: 209 SJR: 3.472 Overall Ranking: 548


12. Organizational Psychology Review


Organizational Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Organizational Psychology Review is 558. ISSN of this journal is/are 20413866, 20413874.

Impact Score: 8.22 h-Index: 47 SJR: 3.434 Overall Ranking: 558


13. Trauma, Violence, and Abuse


Trauma, Violence, and Abuse is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Trauma, Violence, and Abuse is 671. ISSN of this journal is/are 15248380, 15528324.

Impact Score: 10.02 h-Index: 121 SJR: 3.093 Overall Ranking: 671



14. Applied Psychology


Applied Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Applied Psychology is 733. ISSN of this journal is/are 0269994X, 14640597.

Impact Score: 7.82 h-Index: 117 SJR: 2.958 Overall Ranking: 733


15. Work and Stress


Work and Stress is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Work and Stress is 786. ISSN of this journal is/are 02678373, 14645335.

Impact Score: 9.43 h-Index: 119 SJR: 2.848 Overall Ranking: 786


16. Journal of Vocational Behavior


Journal of Vocational Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Vocational Behavior is 815. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959084, 00018791.

Impact Score: 6.06 h-Index: 197 SJR: 2.793 Overall Ranking: 815


17. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology


International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Sports Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology is 896. ISSN of this journal is/are 1750984X, 17509858.

Impact Score: 8.67 h-Index: 60 SJR: 2.614 Overall Ranking: 896


18. Psychological Medicine


Psychological Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Psychological Medicine is 1008. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698978, 00332917.

Impact Score: 5.49 h-Index: 251 SJR: 2.424 Overall Ranking: 1008


19. Social Issues and Policy Review


Social Issues and Policy Review is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Social Issues and Policy Review is 1021. ISSN of this journal is/are 17512409, 17512395.

Impact Score: 6.73 h-Index: 53 SJR: 2.407 Overall Ranking: 1021


20. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes


Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes is 1039. ISSN of this journal is/are 07495978, 10959920.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 187 SJR: 2.383 Overall Ranking: 1039


21. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology


Journal of Occupational Health Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Educational Publishing Foundation. The overall rank of Journal of Occupational Health Psychology is 1042. ISSN of this journal is/are 19391307, 10768998.

Impact Score: 5.28 h-Index: 155 SJR: 2.38 Overall Ranking: 1042


22. Group and Organization Management


Group and Organization Management is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Group and Organization Management is 1045. ISSN of this journal is/are 10596011.

Impact Score: 5.69 h-Index: 105 SJR: 2.373 Overall Ranking: 1045


23. Journal of Business and Psychology


Journal of Business and Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Business and Psychology is 1096. ISSN of this journal is/are 1573353X, 08893268.

Impact Score: 5.39 h-Index: 108 SJR: 2.313 Overall Ranking: 1096


24. International Journal of Consumer Studies


International Journal of Consumer Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Marketing (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Consumer Studies is 1180. ISSN of this journal is/are 14706423, 14706431.

Impact Score: 9.78 h-Index: 108 SJR: 2.22 Overall Ranking: 1180


25. Journal of Environmental Psychology


Journal of Environmental Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Journal of Environmental Psychology is 1192. ISSN of this journal is/are 02724944, 15229610.

Impact Score: 7.61 h-Index: 196 SJR: 2.208 Overall Ranking: 1192


26. Assessment


Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Assessment is 1247. ISSN of this journal is/are 10731911, 15523489.

Impact Score: 5.28 h-Index: 110 SJR: 2.158 Overall Ranking: 1247


27. Accounting, Organizations and Society


Accounting, Organizations and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Accounting, Organizations and Society is 1292. ISSN of this journal is/are 3613682.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 164 SJR: 2.118 Overall Ranking: 1292


28. Body Image


Body Image is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Body Image is 1341. ISSN of this journal is/are 17401445, 18736807.

Impact Score: 6.10 h-Index: 115 SJR: 2.069 Overall Ranking: 1341


29. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology


Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology is 1481. ISSN of this journal is/are 20448325, 09631798.

Impact Score: 4.34 h-Index: 144 SJR: 1.969 Overall Ranking: 1481


30. Educational and Psychological Measurement


Educational and Psychological Measurement is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Educational and Psychological Measurement is 1540. ISSN of this journal is/are 00131644, 15523888.

Impact Score: 3.65 h-Index: 118 SJR: 1.933 Overall Ranking: 1540


31. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology


European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology is 1561. ISSN of this journal is/are 1359432X.

Impact Score: 5.48 h-Index: 100 SJR: 1.919 Overall Ranking: 1561


32. Mindfulness


Mindfulness is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Mindfulness is 1714. ISSN of this journal is/are 18688535, 18688527.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.82 Overall Ranking: 1714


33. Computers in Human Behavior Reports


Computers in Human Behavior Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Computers in Human Behavior Reports is 1890. ISSN of this journal is/are 24519588.

Impact Score: 7.77 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.709 Overall Ranking: 1890


34. Journal of the Association for Consumer Research


Journal of the Association for Consumer Research is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Journal of the Association for Consumer Research is 1930. ISSN of this journal is/are 23781823, 23781815.

Impact Score: 2.33 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.691 Overall Ranking: 1930


35. Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, The


Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, The is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, The is 1952. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526879, 00218863.

Impact Score: 3.38 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.684 Overall Ranking: 1952


36. Cognition and Instruction


Cognition and Instruction is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Cognition and Instruction is 1989. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532690X, 07370008.

Impact Score: 3.72 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.669 Overall Ranking: 1989


37. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology


Journal of Applied Sport Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Sports Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Sport Psychology is 2010. ISSN of this journal is/are 10413200, 15331571.

Impact Score: 4.57 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.661 Overall Ranking: 2010


38. European Journal of Psychology Applied to Legal Context


European Journal of Psychology Applied to Legal Context is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Law (Q1). It is published by Sociedad Espanola de Psicologia Juridica y Forense. The overall rank of European Journal of Psychology Applied to Legal Context is 2088. ISSN of this journal is/are 19894007, 18891861.

Impact Score: 5.95 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.62 Overall Ranking: 2088


39. Media Psychology


Media Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Media Psychology is 2147. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532785X, 15213269.

Impact Score: 4.62 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.594 Overall Ranking: 2147


40. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis


Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is 2234. ISSN of this journal is/are 19383703, 00218855.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.557 Overall Ranking: 2234


41. Human Factors


Human Factors is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Human Factors is 2452. ISSN of this journal is/are 00187208, 15478181.

Impact Score: 5.72 h-Index: 148 SJR: 1.479 Overall Ranking: 2452


42. Journal of Career Assessment


Journal of Career Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Career Assessment is 2531. ISSN of this journal is/are 10690727, 15524590.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.452 Overall Ranking: 2531


43. Psychology of Sport and Exercise


Psychology of Sport and Exercise is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Sports Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Psychology of Sport and Exercise is 2539. ISSN of this journal is/are 14690292.

Impact Score: 4.04 h-Index: 125 SJR: 1.45 Overall Ranking: 2539


44. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being


Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being is 2560. ISSN of this journal is/are 17580854, 17580846.

Impact Score: 4.61 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.441 Overall Ranking: 2560


45. Psychosocial Intervention


Psychosocial Intervention is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Colegio Oficial de Psicologos de Madrid. The overall rank of Psychosocial Intervention is 2601. ISSN of this journal is/are 11320559, 21734712.

Impact Score: 5.63 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.429 Overall Ranking: 2601


46. Journal of Interpersonal Violence


Journal of Interpersonal Violence is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Interpersonal Violence is 2609. ISSN of this journal is/are 8862605.

Impact Score: 3.76 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.426 Overall Ranking: 2609


47. British Journal of Health Psychology


British Journal of Health Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of British Journal of Health Psychology is 2640. ISSN of this journal is/are 1359107X, 20448287.

Impact Score: 3.36 h-Index: 110 SJR: 1.415 Overall Ranking: 2640


48. Stress and Health


Stress and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Stress and Health is 2652. ISSN of this journal is/are 15323005, 15322998.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.412 Overall Ranking: 2652


49. European Journal of Psychological Assessment


European Journal of Psychological Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1). It is published by Hogrefe Publishing. The overall rank of European Journal of Psychological Assessment is 2672. ISSN of this journal is/are 21512426, 10155759.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 81 SJR: 1.407 Overall Ranking: 2672


50. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality


Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Religious Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is 2744. ISSN of this journal is/are 19411022.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.387 Overall Ranking: 2744


51. Motivation Science


Motivation Science is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Environmental Engineering (Q1); Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Motivation Science is 2750. ISSN of this journal is/are 23338113, 23338121.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 19 SJR: 1.385 Overall Ranking: 2750


52. Personnel Review


Personnel Review is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Industrial Relations (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Personnel Review is 2822. ISSN of this journal is/are 483486.

Impact Score: 6.18 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.366 Overall Ranking: 2822


53. American Journal of Community Psychology


American Journal of Community Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of American Journal of Community Psychology is 2825. ISSN of this journal is/are 00910562, 15732770.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 136 SJR: 1.365 Overall Ranking: 2825


54. International Journal of Selection and Assessment


International Journal of Selection and Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Selection and Assessment is 2929. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682389, 0965075X.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.34 Overall Ranking: 2929


55. Journal of Economic Psychology


Journal of Economic Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Economic Psychology is 2959. ISSN of this journal is/are 1674870.

Impact Score: 2.43 h-Index: 126 SJR: 1.333 Overall Ranking: 2959


56. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking


Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is 2965. ISSN of this journal is/are 21522715, 21522723.

Impact Score: 3.80 h-Index: 190 SJR: 1.33 Overall Ranking: 2965


57. Journal of Consumer Behaviour


Journal of Consumer Behaviour is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Consumer Behaviour is 2978. ISSN of this journal is/are 14791838, 14720817.

Impact Score: 6.53 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.327 Overall Ranking: 2978


58. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research


Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research is 2983. ISSN of this journal is/are 14733145, 17461405.

Impact Score: 2.04 h-Index: 44 SJR: 1.326 Overall Ranking: 2983


59. Small Group Research


Small Group Research is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Small Group Research is 3009. ISSN of this journal is/are 15528278, 10464964.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.32 Overall Ranking: 3009


60. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science


Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science is 3012. ISSN of this journal is/are 22121447.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.319 Overall Ranking: 3012


61. Health Psychology


Health Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Health Psychology is 3176. ISSN of this journal is/are 19307810, 02786133.

Impact Score: 3.51 h-Index: 194 SJR: 1.279 Overall Ranking: 3176


62. Translational Behavioral Medicine


Translational Behavioral Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1). It is published by Springer Publishing Company. The overall rank of Translational Behavioral Medicine is 3252. ISSN of this journal is/are 16139860, 18696716.

Impact Score: 2.51 h-Index: 62 SJR: 1.26 Overall Ranking: 3252


63. Journal of Criminal Justice


Journal of Criminal Justice is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Law (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Criminal Justice is 3272. ISSN of this journal is/are 472352.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.256 Overall Ranking: 3272


64. Psychology and Sexuality


Psychology and Sexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychology and Sexuality is 3294. ISSN of this journal is/are 19419902, 19419899.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 41 SJR: 1.252 Overall Ranking: 3294


65. Journal of Mathematical Behavior


Journal of Mathematical Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Mathematical Behavior is 3389. ISSN of this journal is/are 7323123.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 61 SJR: 1.235 Overall Ranking: 3389


66. Psychology of Violence


Psychology of Violence is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Violence is 3428. ISSN of this journal is/are 21520828, 2152081X.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.226 Overall Ranking: 3428


67. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology


International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sports Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology is 3444. ISSN of this journal is/are 1557251X, 1612197X.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.222 Overall Ranking: 3444


68. Industrial and Organizational Psychology


Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Social Psychology (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Industrial and Organizational Psychology is 3676. ISSN of this journal is/are 17549426, 17549434.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.176 Overall Ranking: 3676


69. Journal of Career Development


Journal of Career Development is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Career Development is 3761. ISSN of this journal is/are 08948453, 15733548.

Impact Score: 4.87 h-Index: 61 SJR: 1.162 Overall Ranking: 3761


70. Nature and Science of Sleep


Nature and Science of Sleep is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Dove Medical Press Ltd. The overall rank of Nature and Science of Sleep is 3803. ISSN of this journal is/are 11791608.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.154 Overall Ranking: 3803


71. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour


Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour is a journal covering the categories related to Automotive Engineering (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Transportation (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour is 3815. ISSN of this journal is/are 13698478.

Impact Score: 4.86 h-Index: 127 SJR: 1.153 Overall Ranking: 3815


72. Journal of Managerial Psychology


Journal of Managerial Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Management Science and Operations Research (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Managerial Psychology is 3920. ISSN of this journal is/are 2683946.

Impact Score: 3.88 h-Index: 104 SJR: 1.135 Overall Ranking: 3920


73. Behavioural Public Policy


Behavioural Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Behavioural Public Policy is 3926. ISSN of this journal is/are 23980648, 2398063X.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 27 SJR: 1.134 Overall Ranking: 3926


74. Counseling Psychologist


Counseling Psychologist is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Counseling Psychologist is 3939. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523861, 00110000.

Impact Score: 3.20 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.132 Overall Ranking: 3939


75. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts


Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts is 3959. ISSN of this journal is/are 1931390X, 19313896.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.128 Overall Ranking: 3959


76. Scandinavian Journal of Management


Scandinavian Journal of Management is a journal covering the categories related to Strategy and Management (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Scandinavian Journal of Management is 4064. ISSN of this journal is/are 09565221, 18733387.

Impact Score: 3.17 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.11 Overall Ranking: 4064


77. Journal of Educational Measurement


Journal of Educational Measurement is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Educational Measurement is 4174. ISSN of this journal is/are 220655.

Impact Score: 2.17 h-Index: 61 SJR: 1.093 Overall Ranking: 4174


78. Journal of Counseling and Development


Journal of Counseling and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Counseling and Development is 4205. ISSN of this journal is/are 15566676, 07489633.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.088 Overall Ranking: 4205


79. International Gambling Studies


International Gambling Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Gambling Studies is 4307. ISSN of this journal is/are 14794276, 14459795.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 45 SJR: 1.071 Overall Ranking: 4307


80. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making


Journal of Behavioral Decision Making is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Decision Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Behavioral Decision Making is 4366. ISSN of this journal is/are 08943257, 10990771.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.064 Overall Ranking: 4366


81. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology


Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology is 4411. ISSN of this journal is/are 21573913, 21573905.

Impact Score: 2.58 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.059 Overall Ranking: 4411


82. Psychology and Health


Psychology and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychology and Health is 4494. ISSN of this journal is/are 08870446, 14768321.

Impact Score: 2.92 h-Index: 113 SJR: 1.045 Overall Ranking: 4494


83. Applied Developmental Science


Applied Developmental Science is a journal covering the categories related to Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Psychology Press Ltd. The overall rank of Applied Developmental Science is 4579. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532480X, 10888691.

Impact Score: 3.10 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.032 Overall Ranking: 4579


84. Judgment and Decision Making


Judgment and Decision Making is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Decision Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Society for Judgment and Decision making. The overall rank of Judgment and Decision Making is 4585. ISSN of this journal is/are 19302975.

Impact Score: 2.17 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.032 Overall Ranking: 4585


85. Journal of Health Psychology


Journal of Health Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Health Psychology is 4600. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617277, 13591053.

Impact Score: 3.61 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.029 Overall Ranking: 4600


86. Human-Computer Interaction


Human-Computer Interaction is a journal covering the categories related to Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Human-Computer Interaction is 4616. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327051, 07370024.

Impact Score: 5.38 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.027 Overall Ranking: 4616


87. Mental Health and Physical Activity


Mental Health and Physical Activity is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Mental Health and Physical Activity is 4674. ISSN of this journal is/are 18780199, 17552966.

Impact Score: 2.77 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.019 Overall Ranking: 4674


88. Journal of Black Psychology, The


Journal of Black Psychology, The is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Black Psychology, The is 4834. ISSN of this journal is/are 15524558, 00957984.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1 Overall Ranking: 4834


89. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions


Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions is a journal covering the categories related to Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions is 4835. ISSN of this journal is/are 10983007, 15384772.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 74 SJR: 1 Overall Ranking: 4835


90. Psychosomatic Medicine


Psychosomatic Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. The overall rank of Psychosomatic Medicine is 4847. ISSN of this journal is/are 00333174, 15347796.

Impact Score: 2.32 h-Index: 214 SJR: 0.998 Overall Ranking: 4847


91. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition


Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition is 4879. ISSN of this journal is/are 22113681.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.993 Overall Ranking: 4879


92. Evolutionary Human Sciences


Evolutionary Human Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Evolutionary Human Sciences is 4894. ISSN of this journal is/are 2513843X.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4894


93. Journal for Person-Oriented Research


Journal for Person-Oriented Research is a journal covering the categories related to Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Lundh Research Foundation. The overall rank of Journal for Person-Oriented Research is 4912. ISSN of this journal is/are 20030177, 20020244.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.989 Overall Ranking: 4912


94. International Journal of Stress Management


International Journal of Stress Management is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Education (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of International Journal of Stress Management is 5146. ISSN of this journal is/are 10725245, 15733424.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 77 SJR: 0.963 Overall Ranking: 5146


95. Human Performance


Human Performance is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Human Performance is 5171. ISSN of this journal is/are 08959285, 15327043.

Impact Score: 2.79 h-Index: 83 SJR: 0.96 Overall Ranking: 5171


96. Psychology of Men and Masculinity


Psychology of Men and Masculinity is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Men and Masculinity is 5205. ISSN of this journal is/are 1939151X, 15249220.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 79 SJR: 0.957 Overall Ranking: 5205


97. Journal of Personnel Psychology


Journal of Personnel Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by Hogrefe Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Personnel Psychology is 5246. ISSN of this journal is/are 18665888, 21905150.

Impact Score: 2.88 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.952 Overall Ranking: 5246


98. Basic and Applied Social Psychology


Basic and Applied Social Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Basic and Applied Social Psychology is 5287. ISSN of this journal is/are 01973533, 15324834.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 84 SJR: 0.947 Overall Ranking: 5287


99. Psychology, Health and Medicine


Psychology, Health and Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Psychology, Health and Medicine is 5401. ISSN of this journal is/are 13548506, 14653966.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.935 Overall Ranking: 5401


100. Behavioral Medicine


Behavioral Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Behavioral Medicine is 5666. ISSN of this journal is/are 19404026, 08964289.

Impact Score: 2.76 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.903 Overall Ranking: 5666








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Applied Psychology or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Applied Psychology


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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