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Journal of Adolescent Research Template

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About the Journal of Adolescent Research format

Journal of Adolescent Research is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development, Youth Development and Social Support, Early Childhood Education and Development.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Adolescent Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Youth Development and Social Support Early Childhood Education and Development Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
ISSN0743-5584
Citation impact (2-yr)1.77
h-index128
i10-index960
Total citations71,189
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Michigan
Journal websitejar.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Journal of Adolescent Research per year

39
2014
41
2015
41
2016
25
2017
20
2018
24
2019
30
2020
74
2021
40
2022
47
2023
36
2024
31
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Adolescent Research by publication year

1.5K
2014
1.3K
2015
1.2K
2016
743
2017
557
2018
677
2019
467
2020
1.2K
2021
492
2022
361
2023
96
2024
33
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Adolescent Research

The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure

Jean S. Phinney · 1 Apr 1992

Ethnic identity is an important component of the self-concept and, like other aspects of identity, can be particularly salient during adolescence. Most research on ethnic identity has focused on the unique elements that distinguish particular ethnic groups. However, it is important as well to study and compare ethnic identity and its correlates across groups. This…

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Student Council, Volunteering, Basketball, or Marching Band

Jacquelynne S. Eccles, Bonnie L. Barber · 1 Jan 1999

We examined the potential benefits and risks associated with participation in five types of activities: prosocial (church and volunteer activities), team sports, school involvement, performing arts, and academic clubs. Our sample included 1,259 mostly European American adolescents (approximately equal numbers of males and females). First, we explore the link between involvement in these activities and…

1,523 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Whatever Happened to the Jock, the Brain, and the Princess?

Bonnie L. Barber, Jacquelynne S. Eccles, Margaret R. Stone · 1 Sep 2001

This study examined young adult sequelae of participation in high school activities and identity group for 900 participants from the Michigan Study of Life Transitions.Participation at Grade 10 in high school activities predicted later substance use, psychological adjustment, and educational and occupational outcomes.Prosocial activity participation predicted lower substance use and higher self-esteem and an increased…

Toward a Process Model of Identity Formation

Harold D. Grotevant · 1 Jul 1987

A process model for conceptualizing identity formation that is developmental, contextual, and life-span in scope is proposed. The framework is consistent with an Eriksonian approach to identity but focuses more specifically on the process of identity exploration. The framework consists of four major components: individual characteristics brought to bear on the identity process, contexts of…

Generation XXX

Jason S. Carroll, Laura M. Padilla‐Walker, Larry J. Nelson et al. · 17 Dec 2007

This study examined correlates of pornography acceptance and use within a normative (nonclinical) population of emerging adults (individuals aged 18—26). Participants included 813 university students (500 women; M age = 20 years) recruited from six college sites across the United States. Participants completed online questionnaires regarding their acceptance and use of pornography, as well as…

Journal of Adolescent Research template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Adolescent Research format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Journal of Adolescent Research template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Journal of Adolescent Research use?
Journal of Adolescent Research uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Journal of Adolescent Research, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Journal of Adolescent Research?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Journal of Adolescent Research document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Journal of Adolescent Research is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Journal of Adolescent Research template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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