Journal of Youth and Adolescence offers a high-level medium for interdisciplinary communication on youth and adolescent research. Offers a fast turnaround time to first decision of typically only a few days. Publishes papers based on quantitative analyses, theoretical papers, and comprehensive review articles. Prioritizes empirically rigorous papers that consider policy implications. Encourages manuscripts that address societal responses to the period of youth and adolescence, formally (e.g., through laws, policies or regulations) or informally (e.g., through parents, peers, and social institutions). Boasts a high satisfaction rate among published authors.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
EducationQ1
Social PsychologyQ1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Developmental and Educational PsychologySocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Social PsychologyEducation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentBullying, Victimization, and AggressionYouth Development and Social SupportAttachment and Relationship DynamicsRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchParental Involvement in EducationChild Abuse and TraumaAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthIdentity, Memory, and Therapy