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Psychology of Music

SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1973

ISSN1741-3087
SJR Q1WOS SSCIWOS A&HCIScopus / 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
0.936
H-Index
121
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.542
Total Works
2,028
Total Citations
65,283
2yr Mean Citedness
1.68
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Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Psychology of Music explores the psychological and cognitive aspects of music, including its impact on emotions, memory, and social interactions. Research investigates how individuals perceive, process, and engage with music, examining factors such as musical preferences, performance anxiety, and the therapeutic uses of music. The journal also addresses the development of musical skills, the role of music in identity formation, and the effects of music on well-being across different populations.

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

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1973
Annual Volume~ 70 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,028
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 Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1741-3087
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.

MusicQ1
Psychology (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

MusicPsychology, AppliedPsychology, EducationalPsychology, Experimental

Scopus Categories

Psychology (miscellaneous)Music

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Neuroscience and Music PerceptionDiverse Music Education InsightsMusic Therapy and HealthMusic and Audio ProcessingMusic Technology and Sound StudiesMultisensory perception and integrationMusicians’ Health and PerformanceCreativity in Education and NeuroscienceHearing Loss and RehabilitationMusicology and Musical Analysis
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref