Journal profile · Multiple
Psychology and Aging
ISSN 0882-7974 · eISSN 1939-1498 · APA
Psychology and Aging: CAS Zone 2 · Psychology (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 3.54; hybrid open access; 145 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Psychology and Aging is published by APA and is in Zone 2 of Psychology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Aging and Gerontology Research, Memory Processes and Influences and Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies, together about 34.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Psychology and Aging ® publishes original articles that significantly advance knowledge about human aging and adult development in diverse contexts and in diverse populations. The primary focus of the journal is on reports of novel empirical findings that inform theories related to the psychological science of aging and adult development. Exceptionally strong articles that present theoretical analyses, systematic reviews, methodological critiques or new methodological approaches, or policy recommendations grounded in psychological science are also welcome. Studies of basic principles of aging and adult development and their application are appropriate, as are studies about psychological phenomena and processes of special relevance during adulthood and old age. More About The Journal
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 49, Germany 17, Canada 11, Australia 6, Switzerland 4 (100 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Aging and Gerontology ResearchPsychology18.6%
- Memory Processes and InfluencesNeuroscience8.6%
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology StudiesNeuroscience6.9%
- Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionPsychology6.8%
- Health disparities and outcomesSocial Sciences6.6%
- Identity, Memory, and TherapyPsychology5.4%
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchMedicine4.8%
- Health and Well-being StudiesPsychology4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Psychology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Gerontology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Developmental | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Psychology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Gerontology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Developmental | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Psychology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Geriatrics & Gerontology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Psychology, Developmental | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.54LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher)
- 4.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 253OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,506OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.76OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 37.17%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 82LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,803 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 130 | 49 | 21 |
| 2025 | 145 | 48 | 160 |
| 2024 | 134 | 61 | 537 |
| 2023 | 120 | 44 | 984 |
| 2022 | 92 | 29 | 872 |
| 2021 | 157 | 47 | 2,348 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- APA
- ISSN
- 0882-7974
- Electronic ISSN
- 1939-1498
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Psychology and Aging
What CAS zone is Psychology and Aging in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Psychology and Aging is in Zone 2 of Psychology, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Gerontology / Psychology, Developmental; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Psychology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Psychology and Aging?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.54; CiteScore 5.9, h-index 253.
Where are the editorial board members of Psychology and Aging based?
Of the 100 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (49), Germany (17) and Canada (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Psychology and Aging?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Psychology and Aging is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Psychology and Aging open access, and what is the APC?
Psychology and Aging is a hybrid journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .