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IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,284Top JournalHybrid

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Acronym:uasp
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Abbreviation (ISO):J APPL SPORT PSYCHOL
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Identifier (ISSN):1041-3200(Print)/1533-1571(Online)
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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.6↑ +0.4
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIETop Tier
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

WoS Q1
12452.0920182.220192.1520203.5820213.3720223.220232.720243.220253.62026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.6
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.272
#3,284

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
99

99 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier
Self-Citation Rate7.4%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
56articles/year
28.13% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Sport Psychology (JASP) is a refereed journal designed to significantly advance thought, theory, and research on applied aspects of sport and exercise psychology. Submissions such as experimental studies, qualitative research, correlational studies, case studies, position papers, critical reviews, theoretical developments specific to applied research conducted in sport and/or exercise settings, or having significant applied implications to sport and exercise, are appropriate content for the JASP. Please see the recent Editorial for further details on the aims and scope of the journal. JASP is a non-proprietary journal that is an official publication of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). The purpose of AASP is to promote the development of psychological theory, research, and intervention strategies in sport and exercise psychology. The Journal is a direct benefit of membership in AASP and is received by its student and professional members. The publisher of the JASP is Taylor and Francis, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
PsychologyMedicine82.2%Applied psychology77.7%Social psychology73.5%Clinical psychology52.4%Physical therapy48.9%Athletes44%Sport psychology38.4%Biology34.4%Political science32.1%Economics31.4%Law31.2%Psychotherapist29.3%Psychiatry28.9%Developmental psychology28.3%Philosophy27.6%Computer science26.7%Physics25.9%Management24.9%Sociology22.7%Mathematics21%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSSCI2026

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Q1
Rank34/141
IndexSSCI
JCRSCIE2026

PSYCHOLOGY

Q1
Rank16/93
IndexSCIE
JCRSSCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Q2
Rank31/115
IndexSSCI
JCRSCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Q1
Rank25/136
IndexSCIE
JCISSCI2026

HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Q2
Rank37/141
IndexSSCI
JCISCIE2026

PSYCHOLOGY

Q1
Rank21/93
IndexSCIE
JCISSCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Q2
Rank36/115
IndexSSCI
JCISCIE2026

SPORT SCIENCES

Q1
Rank33/136
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.6
Articles / Year32
Total Citations3
2025
IF3.2
Articles / Year50
Total Citations114
2024
IF2.7
Articles / Year42
Total Citations219
2023
IF3.2
Articles / Year39
Total Citations480
2022
IF3.365
Articles / Year42
Total Citations555

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #3,284Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1989-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Health ProfessionsPsychology
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.272

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
4.60

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,424 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations757
3-Year Documents162
Citable Documents153

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate42.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Applied PsychologyQ1
Sports ScienceQ1
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 7.4%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
1区 (Zone 1)Psychology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2区HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology (acronym: uasp, abbr: J APPL SPORT PSYCHOL, ISSN: 1041-3200) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.272 (Q1), an H-index of 99.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 56 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,424 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
1989
Indexing & Databases
SCIESSCIScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON, ENGLAND, OXON, OX14 4RN

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28