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Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity®, the official publication of APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity), is a scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual orientation and gender diversity. It is a primary outlet for research particularly as it impacts practice, education, public policy, and social action.

The journal is intended to be a forum for scholarly dialogue that explores the multifaceted aspects of sexual orientation and gender diversity. Its focus is on empirical research (both quantitative and qualitative), theoretical and conceptual articles, in-depth reviews of the research and literature, clinical case studies, book reviews, and letters to the editor.

Many issues include a major article or set of articles on a specific theme of importance to theory, research, and/or practice in the psychology of sexual orientation and gender diversity. In addition, articles address professional issues, methodological and theoretical issues, and comments on previous publications in the journal as well as such topics that advance the psychological knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families, couples and marriage, health and health care, aging, work, and careers.

The journal includes all areas of psychological research, especially developmental, social, clinical, community, counseling, family, gender roles and gender nonconformity, lifespan and aging, cultural diversity including race and ethnicity, and international issues.

Disclaimer: APA and the editors of Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity assume no responsibility for statements and opinions advanced by the authors of its articles.



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Published quarterly, beginning in March
Average lag for online first 49 days
Average time to first decision 67 days
Rejection rate 79.8%
Impact factor 3.4
5-year impact factor 4.8
Psychology - Multidisciplinary 45 of 222
Psychology 23 of 93
Journal citation indicator 1.37
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  • Publishes reflexivity/positionality statements
  • Journal diversity statement
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ISSN 2329-0382
eISSN 2329-0390
Founded 2014