Clemson University/TigerPrints · United States · Est. 2006
ISSN2325-4009
SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR
12
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q3+12
Total12
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.417
H-Index
28
SNIP
0.725
Total Works
833
Total Citations
5,285
2yr Mean Citedness
0.28
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
The Journal of Youth Development publishes research on programs and interventions designed to support the positive development of young people. It focuses on understanding how various settings, such as after-school programs, camps, and community organizations, contribute to youth well-being, skill development, and civic engagement. The journal also examines the effectiveness of different program structures and approaches, including those that emphasize life skills, social-emotional learning, and career readiness, particularly for marginalized or underserved youth populations.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary Language—
1st Year Published2006
Annual Volume~ 13 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications833
Publisher OrgUniversity Library System, University of Pittsburgh
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Times cited
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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 PsychologyQ3
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Developmental and Educational PsychologyLife-span and Life-course Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Youth Development and Social SupportDiverse Educational Innovations StudiesEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsCommunity Health and DevelopmentService-Learning and Community EngagementDiverse Education Studies and ReformsParental Involvement in EducationResilience and Mental HealthOutdoor and Experiential Education