Journal of Youth Development
Clemson University Press · United States · Est. 2006
eISSN2325-4017
✓ WOS ESCI✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
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Score Breakdown
✓ WoS ESCI+10
✓ DOAJ Verified+15
Total25
Journal Impact Factor
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H-Index
28
SNIP
0.725
Total Works
833
Total Citations
5,285
2yr Mean Citedness
0.28
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Aims & Scope
Journal of Youth Development is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research and practical applications related to youth development. It aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share their work and advance the field of youth development. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: adolescent development, youth programs, youth engagement, positive youth development, youth policy, and youth services.
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2006
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications833
Publisher OrgUniversity Library System, University of Pittsburgh
OA Since2021
Submission Info
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
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OA LicenseCC BY-NC
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Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
8/12 · 67%
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Development
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
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