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the gerontologist

ISSN 1758-5341· EN

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42.6 / 100
Journament Score
Below Average
Ranked #1,229 of 29,301 scored journals (34,035 indexed)
195 Articles
Scores higher than 95.8% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name gerontologist
Abbreviated Name gerontologist
ISSN 1758-5341
URL https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 31.5 30.6
Accessibility 20.0 23.3
Timeliness 100.0 3.0
Diversity 43.2 25.9
Innovation 70.0 24.1
Community Impact 12.9 6.7
Content Distribution 21.1 89.8
Content Quality — 55.1
Ethics & Transparency — 40.5
Editorial Standards — 33.0
Publication Regularity — 52.9
Geographic Reach — 30.4

Publications Per Year

Articles (195)

2019
The Effects of Neighborhood Built Environment on Walking for Leisure and for Purpose Among Older People.
Christman, Zachary J;Wilson-Genderson, Maureen;Heid, Allison;Pruchno, Rachel;
494 views DOI Abstract
2019
Neglect of Older People: Touching on Forensic and Pathophysiological Aspects.
Altendorf, Annette;Draper, Brian;Wijeratne, Chanaka;Schreiber, Jason;Kanareck, Daniella;
479 views DOI Abstract
2020
Housing Plus Services, IADL Impairment, and Healthcare Expenditures: Evidence From the Medicare Current Beneficiaries Survey.
Akincigil, Ayse;Greenfield, Emily A;
Vol. 60 , No. 1 , pp. 22-31
455 views DOI Abstract
2016
Older People's Discourses About Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: A Foucauldian Exploration.
Lamers, Carolien P T;Williams, Rebecca R;
Vol. 56 , No. 6 , pp. 1072-1081
452 views Abstract
2019
Grow Old Along With Me: The Poetry of Aging (Review: Part 2 of 2).
Scheidt, Rick J;
435 views DOI
2020
Nurse Aide Retention in Nursing Homes.
Castle, Nicholas G;Hyer, Kathryn;Harris, John A;Engberg, John;
413 views DOI Abstract
2020
Exploring Care Through Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van: Extending Meanings, Encountering Otherness.
Oró-Piqueras, Maricel;Casado-Gual, Núria;
407 views DOI Abstract
2018
Balancing Eating with Breathing: Community-Dwelling Older Adults' Experiences of Dysphagia and Texture-Modified Diets
Seshadri, S.
Vol. 58 , pp. 749-758
404 views DOI
2020
Effective Peer Leader Attributes for the Promotion of Walking in Older Adults.
Kritz, Marlene;Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie;Mullan, Barbara;McVeigh, Joanne;Ntoumanis, Nikos;
395 views DOI Abstract
2017
How Does Survey Context Impact Self-reported Fraud Victimization?
Beals, Michaela E;Carr, Dawn C;Mottola, Gary R;Deevy, Martha J;Carstensen, Laura L;
Vol. 57 , No. 2 , pp. 329-340
390 views DOI Abstract
2026
Perceptions, Knowledge, and Adaptive actions in Response to Climate Events: A Scoping Review of Climate Health Literacy among Community Dwelling Older Adults
Jennifer Bolt, Yue Li, Sahar Bonakdarsakhi, Danny Chiu, Kathy Lynn Rush
12 views DOI Abstract
2026
Intervention-Type-Specific Effects on Healthy Aging of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Ae Young Cho, Bomgyeol Kim, Gyeoul Jeong, Ha Rim Lee, Kyung Hee Lee
15 views DOI Abstract
2026
What do young adults think about informal care for older adults?: Testing and validation of a public caregiver stigma scale in Canada
Larissa Zwar, Sanjna Ratti
14 views DOI Abstract
2026
Multilingual Dementia Training for Paid Caregivers: A RE-AIM Mixed-Methods Evaluation
Jarmin Christine Yeh, Brittney Pond, Matthew Beld, Suzanna M. Martinez, Kattia Vargas, Melinda T. Neri
18 views DOI Abstract
2026
Determinants of Self-Care Practices Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Chronic Illness: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Soojung Ahn, Kemberlee R. Bonnet, Ashley Sellers, C S Lee, Mulubrhan F. Mogos
16 views DOI Abstract
2026
Drafting the next chapter: A scoping review of academic retirement planning
Michelle Pannor Silver, Jocelyn Yen Ling Wong, Kathryn Barrett, Yassine Belghiti
15 views DOI Abstract
2026
Caring across borders: ageing and digital technology in transnational families
Yan Wen, Nan Zhang, Athina Vlachantoni, Fiona Stanaway
19 views DOI Abstract
2026
Balance on the Brain: Multimodal exercise programme evaluating physical performance, falls, quality of life and cognition for people with mild cognitive impairment-randomised controlled trial
Elissa Burton, Nicola T. Lautenschlager, Kathryn A. Ellis, Angela Jacques, Anne‐Marie Hill, Meggen Lowry, Rachael Elizabeth Moorin, Joanne Alexandra McVeigh, Kirk I. Erickson, Joel Tate, Sarah Bernard, Carolyn Orr, Luke Bongiascia, Melanie L. Clark, Keith Hill
28 views DOI Abstract
2026
Supporting Diversity in Health and Aging Research and Education: Recommendations from a Multidisciplinary Gerontological Symposium
Angela K. Perone, DeAnnah R. Byrd, Chanee D. Fabius, Linda Hollis, Paul Nash, Tina Newsham, LaDora V. Thompson, Lavona S. Traywick, Bei Wu
16 views DOI Abstract
2026
Age trajectories of informal caregiving for older people in England: Testing the healthy caregiver hypothesis
Bo Hu
18 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
42.6/100 · Below Average
Ranked #1,229 of 29,301 scored
(34,035 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

42.6/100

Tier: Below Average

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Engagement Score

31.5/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

43.2/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

12.9/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

100.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

21.1/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

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Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

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Editorial Diversity Score

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Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

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Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

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Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.