The Journal of Adult Development is an interdisciplinary journal covering development in early adulthood, midlife, and later adulthood. The Journal supports innovative theoretical and empirical articles that help direct the future of our field. Critical issues include the importance of life-long education, work and family changes, and physical and mental health influencing adult development. In addition, the impact of personality, emotions, cognition, and biomarkers are areas of interest. The Journal of Adult Development emphasizes the importance of interindividual differences and contextual issues influencing adult development. Interventions that promote optimal development throughout the adult life span are also welcome.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ2
Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyQ2
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyLife-span and Life-course Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Identity, Memory, and TherapyAging and Gerontology ResearchAttachment and Relationship DynamicsPsychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development