Journal of Adolescent Research (JAR)

The Journal of Adolescent Research (JAR) is a well-established, international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of adolescent and early emerging adult development. Since its inception in 1986, the journal has published high-quality research that spans psychology, sociology, education, public health, anthropology, and related fields. With a bimonthly publication schedule, JAR emphasizes research that deepens insight into the complexities of adolescence—a period marked by rapid biological, social, cognitive, and emotional change. What distinguishes JAR is its strong support for mixed-methods and qualitative research, valuing studies that combine rigorous analytic techniques with rich, contextually grounded understanding of youth experiences. Contributions often explore identity formation, family and peer relationships, mental health and well-being, cultural contexts, risk and resilience, and the broader social forces that shape adolescent lives. The journal fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, clinicians, educators, and policymakers, and aims to influence both theoretical work and practical interventions. Published by SAGE Publications, JAR upholds high standards of peer review and ethical publishing, and it is widely read by researchers, graduate students, and professionals engaged in developmental science and youth studies.

Journal of Adolescent Research (JAR) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Applied Psychology, Gender Studies, General Psychology, Psychology (miscellaneous), cultural, and contextual aspects of adolescence. It is especially known for promoting qualitative and mixed-methods research, including ethnography, in-depth interviews, case studies, entities, relationships, resilience, and cultural variation in adolescent experiences , Online or Print , Bi-Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0743-5584, E-ISSN: 1552-6895, Established: 1986, Impact Factor: 2.4
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE