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Small Group Research

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1990

ISSN1552-8278
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.32
H-Index
115
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.79
Total Works
1,250
Total Citations
57,299
2yr Mean Citedness
1.44
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the dynamics, processes, and outcomes of groups and teams. It explores topics such as team performance, coordination, communication, diversity, and the impact of technology like artificial intelligence on team functioning. The research often employs multilevel and longitudinal perspectives to understand complex team interactions and their implications.

AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on publisher page →

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1990
FrequencyBimonthly, 1998-
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,250
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1552-8278
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Applied PsychologyQ1
Social PsychologyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

ManagementPsychology, AppliedPsychology, Social

Scopus Categories

Applied PsychologySocial Psychology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Team Dynamics and PerformanceKnowledge Management and SharingSocial and Intergroup PsychologyJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorConflict Management and NegotiationGender Diversity and InequalityInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsCommunication in Education and HealthcareComplex Systems and Decision MakingCultural Differences and Values
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref