About the Journal
The Journals of Gerontology® were the first journals on aging published in the United States. The tradition of excellence in these peer-reviewed scientific journals, established in 1946, continues today. The Journals of Gerontology Series B® publishes within its covers the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences and the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences .
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGY: PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES, S. Duke Han, PhD, Editor in Chief
The Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences publishes articles on development in adulthood and old age that advance the psychological science of aging processes and outcomes. Articles in the journal have clear implications for theoretical or methodological innovation in the psychology of aging or contribute significantly to the empirical understanding of psychological processes and aging. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, attitudes, clinical applications, cognition, education, emotion, health, human factors, interpersonal relations, neuropsychology, neuroscience, perception, personality, physiological psychology, social psychology, and sensation. Applied research with theoretical significance is welcome, as are conceptually interesting examples of cutting-edge analytic approaches. Manuscripts reporting work that relates behavioral aging to neighboring disciplines are also appropriate. The Journal publishes three types of articles: (a) Research Articles, reportings on original research, preferably with multiple studies and/or samples, (b) Research Reports, for brief presentations generally of single studies, and (c) New Directions in Aging Research—reviews of cutting-edge topics with theoretical or methodological implications. See word and page limitations below. All submissions are peer-reviewed, with final decisions made by the Editor.
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGY: SOCIAL SCIENCES, Jessica A. Kelley, PhD, FGSA, Editor in Chief
The Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences publishes articles using a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches encompassing quantitative, qualitative, experimental, and non-experimental research. Authors are encouraged to submit papers in areas such as anthropology, demography, economics, epidemiology, geography, health services research, political science, public health, social history, social work, and sociology.
Impact Factor and Ranking
| Year | Impact Factor | Ssi: Gerontology | Ssi: Psychology, Multidisciplinary | Si: Geriatrics & Gerontology | Si: Psychology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.2 | 5 out of 37 | N/A | 13 out of 54 | N/A |
| 2021 | 4.942 | 8 out of 37 | 23 out of 147 | 22 out of 54 | 16 out of 79 |
| 2020 | 4.077 | 5 out of 36 | 26 out of 140 | 21 out of 53 | 13 out of 77 |
| 2019 | 3.502 | 3 out of 36 | 21 out of 138 | 16 out of 51 | 14 out of 77 |
| 2018 | 3.418 | 5 out of 36 | 19 out of 137 | 20 out of 53 | 16 out of 77 |
| 2017 | 3.054 | 5 out of 36 | 21 out of 135 | 22 out of 53 | 18 out of 78 |
| 2016 | 3.064 | 4 out of 32 | 21 out of 128 | 16 out of 49 | 21 out of 77 |
| 2015 | 2.813 | 5 out of 32 | 22 out of 129 | 19 out of 49 | 22 out of 76 |
| 2014 | 3.213 | 5 out of 32 | 17 out of 129 | 17 out of 50 | 19 out of 76 |
| 2013 | 2.852 | 6 out of 31 | 19 out of 127 | 17 out of 49 | 26 out of 74 |
| 2012 | 3.006 | 5 out of 30 | 15 out of 126 | 16 out of 46 | 18 out of 75 |
| 2011 | 2.615 | 5 out of 30 | 18 out of 124 | 20 out of 44 | 27 out of 75 |
| 2010 | 1.963 | 8 out of 28 | 23 out of 120 | 24 out of 44 | 40 out of 73 |
| 2009 | 2.094 | 6 out of 25 | 23 out of 111 | 17 out of 40 | 35 out of 70 |
| 2008 | 2.016 | 8 out of 25 | 20 out of 101 | 20 out of 36 | 33 out of 61 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports (Source Clarivate, 2022), published annually as part of the Science Citation Index by ISI.
5 Year Impact Factor 5.356
Immediacy Index 5.136
Cited Half-life 8.9
Eigenfactor Score 0.01079
Disclaimer
Statements of fact and opinion in the articles in the Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological and Social Sciences are those of the respective authors and contributors and not of the Gerontological Society of America or Oxford University Press. Neither Oxford University Press nor the Gerontological Society of America make any representation, express or implied, in respect of the accuracy of the material in this journal and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. The reader should make her or his own evaluation as to the appropriateness or otherwise of any experimental technique described.
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
GSA is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. GSA’s principal mission — and that of its 5,500 members — is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.
The Society, founded in 1945, is the driving force behind the advancement of gerontology both domestically and internationally. Its members come from more than 50 countries.
GSA fosters collaboration between biologists, health professionals, policymakers, and behavioral and social scientists. GSA believes the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to achieve the greatest impact and promote healthy aging.
