The Journal of Vocational Behavior publishes research on the psychological aspects of work and careers. Articles examine topics such as work-family conflict, boundary management, career development, and employee well-being. The journal also explores issues related to underemployment, entrepreneurship, and the impact of organizational factors on individual career outcomes.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Applied PsychologyQ1
EducationQ1
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ1
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Applied
Scopus Categories
Applied PsychologyOrganizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementLife-span and Life-course StudiesEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorCareer Development and DiversityGender Diversity and InequalityHigher Education and EmployabilityWork-Family Balance ChallengesEmployment and Welfare StudiesEducation, Achievement, and GiftednessDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHigher Education Research StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluation