This journal publishes research on child and adolescent development, examining factors that influence developmental trajectories. Topics include gender identity and sexual orientation in youth, neurocognitive predictors of executive function, prosocial behavior in diverse contexts, neighborhood effects on development, the role of schools and classrooms in academic success, the impact of early childhood education programs, and the influence of parenting practices on development. Studies often employ longitudinal designs and consider diverse populations and settings.
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Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Early Childhood Education and DevelopmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentChild Welfare and AdoptionFamily and Disability Support ResearchPsychology of Development and EducationChild and Animal Learning DevelopmentParental Involvement in EducationChild Development and Digital TechnologyChildren's Rights and ParticipationLanguage Development and Disorders