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Top Journals in Developmental and Educational Psychology

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Developmental And Educational 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 Developmental and Educational 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. Nature Reviews Psychology


Nature Reviews Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Nature Reviews Psychology is 158. ISSN of this journal is/are 27310574.

Impact Score: 9.63 h-Index: 33 SJR: 7.064 Overall Ranking: 158



2. Educational Psychologist


Educational Psychologist is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Educational Psychologist is 226. ISSN of this journal is/are 15326985, 00461520.

Impact Score: 14.83 h-Index: 163 SJR: 5.794 Overall Ranking: 226


3. Educational Psychology Review


Educational Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Educational Psychology Review is 361. ISSN of this journal is/are 1040726X, 1573336X.

Impact Score: 11.63 h-Index: 156 SJR: 4.384 Overall Ranking: 361


4. Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, The


Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, The is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, The is 372. ISSN of this journal is/are 23524642.

Impact Score: 5.11 h-Index: 81 SJR: 4.289 Overall Ranking: 372


5. Current Directions in Psychological Science


Current Directions in Psychological Science is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Current Directions in Psychological Science is 633. ISSN of this journal is/are 14678721, 09637214.

Impact Score: 7.04 h-Index: 223 SJR: 3.211 Overall Ranking: 633



6. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry


Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is 715. ISSN of this journal is/are 08908567, 15275418.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 282 SJR: 3.005 Overall Ranking: 715


7. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines


Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines is 722. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219630, 14697610.

Impact Score: 7.17 h-Index: 252 SJR: 2.988 Overall Ranking: 722


8. 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


9. Developmental Review


Developmental Review is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Developmental Review is 750. ISSN of this journal is/are 02732297, 10902406.

Impact Score: 6.42 h-Index: 121 SJR: 2.92 Overall Ranking: 750



10. Child Development Perspectives


Child Development Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Child Development Perspectives is 777. ISSN of this journal is/are 17508606, 17508592.

Impact Score: 6.76 h-Index: 102 SJR: 2.875 Overall Ranking: 777


11. Journal of Educational Psychology


Journal of Educational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Educational Psychology is 800. ISSN of this journal is/are 19392176, 00220663.

Impact Score: 7.27 h-Index: 264 SJR: 2.833 Overall Ranking: 800


12. Autism in Adulthood


Autism in Adulthood is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Neurology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Autism in Adulthood is 801. ISSN of this journal is/are 25739581, 2573959X.

Impact Score: 8.84 h-Index: 24 SJR: 2.832 Overall Ranking: 801


13. Reading Research Quarterly


Reading Research Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Reading Research Quarterly is 945. ISSN of this journal is/are 340553.

Impact Score: 5.05 h-Index: 111 SJR: 2.513 Overall Ranking: 945



14. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry


European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is 967. ISSN of this journal is/are 10188827, 1435165X.

Impact Score: 6.87 h-Index: 124 SJR: 2.488 Overall Ranking: 967


15. Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development


Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development is 977. ISSN of this journal is/are 0037976X, 15405834.

Impact Score: 7.50 h-Index: 78 SJR: 2.47 Overall Ranking: 977


16. Behavior Research Methods


Behavior Research Methods is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Behavior Research Methods is 982. ISSN of this journal is/are 15543528, 1554351X.

Impact Score: 6.27 h-Index: 186 SJR: 2.462 Overall Ranking: 982


17. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review


Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review is 989. ISSN of this journal is/are 15732827, 10964037.

Impact Score: 6.32 h-Index: 125 SJR: 2.455 Overall Ranking: 989


18. Adolescent Research Review


Adolescent Research Review is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Adolescent Research Review is 1007. ISSN of this journal is/are 23638354, 23638346.

Impact Score: 8.71 h-Index: 42 SJR: 2.424 Overall Ranking: 1007


19. Decision Support Systems


Decision Support Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Decision Support Systems is 1052. ISSN of this journal is/are 1679236.

Impact Score: 9.63 h-Index: 192 SJR: 2.366 Overall Ranking: 1052


20. Learning and Instruction


Learning and Instruction is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Learning and Instruction is 1168. ISSN of this journal is/are 9594752.

Impact Score: 6.13 h-Index: 153 SJR: 2.236 Overall Ranking: 1168


21. Child Development


Child Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Child Development is 1205. ISSN of this journal is/are 14678624, 00093920.

Impact Score: 5.16 h-Index: 296 SJR: 2.195 Overall Ranking: 1205


22. Contemporary Educational Psychology


Contemporary Educational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Contemporary Educational Psychology is 1286. ISSN of this journal is/are 0361476X, 10902384.

Impact Score: 4.71 h-Index: 138 SJR: 2.126 Overall Ranking: 1286


23. Exceptional Children


Exceptional Children is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Exceptional Children is 1293. ISSN of this journal is/are 00144029, 21635560.

Impact Score: 4.85 h-Index: 107 SJR: 2.118 Overall Ranking: 1293


24. Journal of Abnormal Psychology


Journal of Abnormal Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Biological Psychiatry (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Abnormal Psychology is 1377. ISSN of this journal is/are 0021843X.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 228 SJR: 2.044 Overall Ranking: 1377


25. Journal of Youth and Adolescence


Journal of Youth and Adolescence is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Youth and Adolescence is 1379. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736601, 00472891.

Impact Score: 4.71 h-Index: 155 SJR: 2.043 Overall Ranking: 1379


26. Autism


Autism is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Autism is 1396. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617005, 13623613.

Impact Score: 7.52 h-Index: 132 SJR: 2.031 Overall Ranking: 1396


27. Journal of Research on Adolescence


Journal of Research on Adolescence is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Research on Adolescence is 1398. ISSN of this journal is/are 10508392, 15327795.

Impact Score: 4.18 h-Index: 120 SJR: 2.03 Overall Ranking: 1398


28. Behaviour Research and Therapy


Behaviour Research and Therapy is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Behaviour Research and Therapy is 1416. ISSN of this journal is/are 00057967, 1873622X.

Impact Score: 4.89 h-Index: 222 SJR: 2.009 Overall Ranking: 1416


29. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review


Psychonomic Bulletin and Review is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Psychonomic Bulletin and Review is 1475. ISSN of this journal is/are 10699384, 15315320.

Impact Score: 3.94 h-Index: 187 SJR: 1.972 Overall Ranking: 1475


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. Journal of School Psychology


Journal of School Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of School Psychology is 1591. ISSN of this journal is/are 00224405, 18733506.

Impact Score: 4.82 h-Index: 119 SJR: 1.891 Overall Ranking: 1591


32. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology


Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology is 1622. ISSN of this journal is/are 15374424, 15374416.

Impact Score: 5.01 h-Index: 163 SJR: 1.877 Overall Ranking: 1622


33. 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


34. Developmental Science


Developmental Science is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Developmental Science is 1844. ISSN of this journal is/are 14677687, 1363755X.

Impact Score: 3.75 h-Index: 156 SJR: 1.73 Overall Ranking: 1844


35. Cognition


Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Cognition is 1944. ISSN of this journal is/are 18737838, 00100277.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 235 SJR: 1.686 Overall Ranking: 1944


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. AERA Open


AERA Open is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of AERA Open is 2016. ISSN of this journal is/are 23328584.

Impact Score: 4.46 h-Index: 48 SJR: 1.659 Overall Ranking: 2016


38. School Psychology Review


School Psychology Review is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of School Psychology Review is 2024. ISSN of this journal is/are 02796015, 2372966X.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.654 Overall Ranking: 2024


39. Cognitive Psychology


Cognitive Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Cognitive Psychology is 2029. ISSN of this journal is/are 10955623, 00100285.

Impact Score: 3.41 h-Index: 137 SJR: 1.651 Overall Ranking: 2029


40. Human Communication Research


Human Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Human Communication Research is 2131. ISSN of this journal is/are 03603989, 14682958.

Impact Score: 4.83 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.602 Overall Ranking: 2131


41. Learning and Individual Differences


Learning and Individual Differences is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Learning and Individual Differences is 2158. ISSN of this journal is/are 18733425, 10416080.

Impact Score: 12.70 h-Index: 113 SJR: 1.591 Overall Ranking: 2158


42. Development and Psychopathology


Development and Psychopathology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Development and Psychopathology is 2196. ISSN of this journal is/are 09545794, 14692198.

Impact Score: 4.15 h-Index: 199 SJR: 1.573 Overall Ranking: 2196


43. Developmental Psychology


Developmental Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Demography (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Developmental Psychology is 2208. ISSN of this journal is/are 19390599, 00121649.

Impact Score: 3.32 h-Index: 256 SJR: 1.567 Overall Ranking: 2208


44. Early Childhood Research Quarterly


Early Childhood Research Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Early Childhood Research Quarterly is 2217. ISSN of this journal is/are 8852006.

Impact Score: 3.94 h-Index: 125 SJR: 1.565 Overall Ranking: 2217


45. British Journal of Educational Psychology


British Journal of Educational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of British Journal of Educational Psychology is 2243. ISSN of this journal is/are 00070998, 20448279.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.552 Overall Ranking: 2243


46. Human Development


Human Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by S. Karger AG. The overall rank of Human Development is 2250. ISSN of this journal is/are 14230054, 0018716X.

Impact Score: 6.82 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.549 Overall Ranking: 2250


47. Journal of Adolescence


Journal of Adolescence is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Adolescence is 2368. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959254, 01401971.

Impact Score: 3.73 h-Index: 145 SJR: 1.506 Overall Ranking: 2368


48. Child Abuse and Neglect


Child Abuse and Neglect is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Child Abuse and Neglect is 2392. ISSN of this journal is/are 01452134, 18737757.

Impact Score: 3.78 h-Index: 184 SJR: 1.497 Overall Ranking: 2392


49. Anxiety, Stress and Coping


Anxiety, Stress and Coping is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Brunner - Routledge (US). The overall rank of Anxiety, Stress and Coping is 2509. ISSN of this journal is/are 10615806, 14772205.

Impact Score: 3.19 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.458 Overall Ranking: 2509


50. Attachment and Human Development


Attachment and Human Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Attachment and Human Development is 2517. ISSN of this journal is/are 14616734, 14692988.

Impact Score: 4.12 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.455 Overall Ranking: 2517


51. Adversity and Resilience Science


Adversity and Resilience Science is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Adversity and Resilience Science is 2587. ISSN of this journal is/are 26622416, 26622424.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 15 SJR: 1.432 Overall Ranking: 2587


52. 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


53. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology


Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology is 2675. ISSN of this journal is/are 27307166, 27307174.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 172 SJR: 1.407 Overall Ranking: 2675


54. JCPP Advances


JCPP Advances is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of JCPP Advances is 2698. ISSN of this journal is/are 26929384.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.4 Overall Ranking: 2698


55. 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


56. International Journal of Behavioral Development


International Journal of Behavioral Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Education (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Behavioral Development is 2753. ISSN of this journal is/are 01650254, 14640651.

Impact Score: 4.26 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.384 Overall Ranking: 2753


57. Journal of the Learning Sciences


Journal of the Learning Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of the Learning Sciences is 2842. ISSN of this journal is/are 10508406, 15327809.

Impact Score: 4.50 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.361 Overall Ranking: 2842


58. Educational Psychology


Educational Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Educational Psychology is 2862. ISSN of this journal is/are 14695820, 01443410.

Impact Score: 3.41 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.355 Overall Ranking: 2862


59. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development


New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development is a book series covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development is 2874. ISSN of this journal is/are 15348687, 15203247.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 73 SJR: 1.353 Overall Ranking: 2874


60. School Mental Health


School Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of School Mental Health is 2925. ISSN of this journal is/are 18662625, 18662633.

Impact Score: 4.23 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.342 Overall Ranking: 2925


61. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice


Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice is 2928. ISSN of this journal is/are 20448341, 14760835.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.341 Overall Ranking: 2928


62. Gifted Child Quarterly


Gifted Child Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Gifted Child Quarterly is 2993. ISSN of this journal is/are 00169862, 19349041.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.324 Overall Ranking: 2993


63. Cortex


Cortex is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Neurology (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1). It is published by Masson SpA. The overall rank of Cortex is 2998. ISSN of this journal is/are 19738102, 00109452.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 147 SJR: 1.323 Overall Ranking: 2998


64. ELT Journal


ELT Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ELT Journal is 3079. ISSN of this journal is/are 14774526, 09510893.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.302 Overall Ranking: 3079


65. School Psychology


School Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of School Psychology is 3083. ISSN of this journal is/are 25784226, 25784218.

Impact Score: 1.70 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.301 Overall Ranking: 3083


66. European Journal of Psychology of Education


European Journal of Psychology of Education is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of European Journal of Psychology of Education is 3094. ISSN of this journal is/are 18785174, 02562928.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.298 Overall Ranking: 3094


67. Social Psychology of Education


Social Psychology of Education is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Social Psychology of Education is 3099. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731928, 13812890.

Impact Score: 4.29 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.297 Overall Ranking: 3099


68. Psychophysiology


Psychophysiology is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Neurology (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Neuroscience (miscellaneous) (Q1); Physiology (Q1); Physiology (medical) (Q1); Biological Psychiatry (Q2); Endocrine and Autonomic Systems (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Psychophysiology is 3234. ISSN of this journal is/are 00485772, 14698986.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 182 SJR: 1.265 Overall Ranking: 3234


69. Journal of Early Adolescence


Journal of Early Adolescence is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Life-span and Life-course Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Early Adolescence is 3238. ISSN of this journal is/are 15525449, 02724316.

Impact Score: 3.81 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3238


70. Sex Roles


Sex Roles is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Sex Roles is 3241. ISSN of this journal is/are 03600025, 15732762.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 151 SJR: 1.264 Overall Ranking: 3241


71. Child Psychiatry and Human Development


Child Psychiatry and Human Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press Inc.. The overall rank of Child Psychiatry and Human Development is 3281. ISSN of this journal is/are 15733327, 0009398X.

Impact Score: 3.32 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.254 Overall Ranking: 3281


72. Mathematical Thinking and Learning


Mathematical Thinking and Learning is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Mathematical Thinking and Learning is 3330. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327833, 10986065.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.246 Overall Ranking: 3330


73. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders


Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is 3397. ISSN of this journal is/are 15733432, 01623257.

Impact Score: 4.46 h-Index: 217 SJR: 1.233 Overall Ranking: 3397


74. Infant Mental Health Journal


Infant Mental Health Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Infant Mental Health Journal is 3433. ISSN of this journal is/are 01639641, 10970355.

Impact Score: 2.91 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.224 Overall Ranking: 3433


75. Learning Environments Research


Learning Environments Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Learning Environments Research is 3446. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731855, 13871579.

Impact Score: 4.98 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.222 Overall Ranking: 3446


76. Cognition and Emotion


Cognition and Emotion is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Cognition and Emotion is 3499. ISSN of this journal is/are 02699931, 14640600.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 157 SJR: 1.212 Overall Ranking: 3499


77. Journal of Attention Disorders


Journal of Attention Disorders is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Attention Disorders is 3500. ISSN of this journal is/are 10870547, 15571246.

Impact Score: 3.54 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.212 Overall Ranking: 3500


78. Open Mind


Open Mind is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Open Mind is 3564. ISSN of this journal is/are 24702986.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.198 Overall Ranking: 3564


79. Child Maltreatment


Child Maltreatment is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Social Work (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Child Maltreatment is 3600. ISSN of this journal is/are 10775595.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.19 Overall Ranking: 3600


80. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships


Journal of Social and Personal Relationships is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Social and Personal Relationships is 3603. ISSN of this journal is/are 2654075.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 108 SJR: 1.19 Overall Ranking: 3603


81. Early Childhood Education Journal


Early Childhood Education Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Early Childhood Education Journal is 3660. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731707, 10823301.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.179 Overall Ranking: 3660


82. Journal of Research in Reading


Journal of Research in Reading is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Research in Reading is 3708. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679817, 01410423.

Impact Score: 2.54 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.171 Overall Ranking: 3708


83. Early Education and Development


Early Education and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Early Education and Development is 3744. ISSN of this journal is/are 15566935, 10409289.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.165 Overall Ranking: 3744


84. Intelligence


Intelligence is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Intelligence is 3771. ISSN of this journal is/are 1602896.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 113 SJR: 1.16 Overall Ranking: 3771


85. Public Understanding of Science


Public Understanding of Science is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Public Understanding of Science is 3864. ISSN of this journal is/are 09636625, 13616609.

Impact Score: 3.78 h-Index: 100 SJR: 1.144 Overall Ranking: 3864


86. Psychology of Women Quarterly


Psychology of Women Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Psychology of Women Quarterly is 3887. ISSN of this journal is/are 14716402, 03616843.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 120 SJR: 1.141 Overall Ranking: 3887


87. Journal of Cognition and Development


Journal of Cognition and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Psychology Press Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Cognition and Development is 3916. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327647, 15248372.

Impact Score: 2.54 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.136 Overall Ranking: 3916


88. Autism and Developmental Language Impairments


Autism and Developmental Language Impairments is a journal covering the categories related to Clinical Psychology (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Autism and Developmental Language Impairments is 3925. ISSN of this journal is/are 23969415.

Impact Score: 3.83 h-Index: 22 SJR: 1.134 Overall Ranking: 3925


89. Infancy


Infancy is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Infancy is 3956. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327078, 15250008.

Impact Score: 2.68 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.128 Overall Ranking: 3956


90. 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


91. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology


Journal of Experimental Child Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Child Psychology is 4033. ISSN of this journal is/are 00220965, 10960457.

Impact Score: 2.57 h-Index: 142 SJR: 1.116 Overall Ranking: 4033


92. Journal of Creative Behavior


Journal of Creative Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Creative Behavior is 4038. ISSN of this journal is/are 21626057, 00220175.

Impact Score: 3.84 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.115 Overall Ranking: 4038


93. Aggressive Behavior


Aggressive Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The overall rank of Aggressive Behavior is 4104. ISSN of this journal is/are 10982337, 0096140X.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 116 SJR: 1.105 Overall Ranking: 4104


94. Behaviour and Information Technology


Behaviour and Information Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Behaviour and Information Technology is 4116. ISSN of this journal is/are 13623001, 0144929X.

Impact Score: 5.83 h-Index: 103 SJR: 1.103 Overall Ranking: 4116


95. Canadian Journal of School Psychology


Canadian Journal of School Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Canadian Journal of School Psychology is 4128. ISSN of this journal is/are 21543984, 08295735.

Impact Score: 3.53 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.101 Overall Ranking: 4128


96. Journal of Experimental Education


Journal of Experimental Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Education is 4130. ISSN of this journal is/are 19400683, 00220973.

Impact Score: 2.98 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.101 Overall Ranking: 4130


97. 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


98. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice


Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Law (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice is 4238. ISSN of this journal is/are 15412040.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4238


99. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry


American Journal of Orthopsychiatry is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by American Orthopsychiatric Association Inc.. The overall rank of American Journal of Orthopsychiatry is 4329. ISSN of this journal is/are 19390025, 00029432.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.068 Overall Ranking: 4329


100. European Journal of Special Needs Education


European Journal of Special Needs Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health Professions (miscellaneous) (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of European Journal of Special Needs Education is 4362. ISSN of this journal is/are 08856257, 1469591X.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.064 Overall Ranking: 4362








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Developmental and Educational 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 Developmental and Educational 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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