Aims and Scope of Journal of Adolescent Research
Journal of Adolescent Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers in the field of Psychology. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal's editor is Nancy L. Deutsch (University of Virginia). It has been in publication since 1986 and is currently published by SAGE Publications. Research published in this journal specialize in qualitative and mixed-method research focusing on adolescent and emerging adult development from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Less
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89
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Q1Sociology and Political Science

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1.55
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1986 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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