Impact Factor
2.84
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.04
143 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
81.1%
60 of 74
Total citations
143
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.36
External metric anchor
Self-citation
25.9%
37 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
355
Canada
42
United Kingdom
15
Australia
15
China
14
Citing Fields of Research
Palliative Care
252
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
217
Patient Care
211
Education & Pedagogy
112
Aging & Longevity
102
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,756
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
74
60 cited publications
Last 12 months
40
3.3 publications/month
Open access share
30.0%
12 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
355 citing publications
Leading citing field
Palliative Care
252 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, 1980-v9n4, 1989,v24n1, 2003-
v1n1, 1980-v9n4, 1989,v24n1, 2003-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Palliative Care
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Patient Care
Education & Pedagogy
Aging & Longevity
Broad Categories
Education
Geriatrics
Palliative Care
MeSH Descriptors
Geriatrics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2750167
Open DOI
The impact of simulation-based learning activities on empathy development in physical therapy students: a mixed-methods pilot study
02
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2750160
Open DOI
Globalizing gerontology education through the instructor’s eyes: an applied conceptual exploration of the narrative approach
03
04
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2737860
Open DOI
An intergenerational service-learning project improves attitudes and awareness toward aging, fall prevention skills, and workforce readiness among undergraduate and graduate students
The United Nations has projected that by the late 2070s, the global population of individuals 65 years or older will reach 2.2 billion (United Nations, 2024). By 2080, they further anticipate that ...
05
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2730965
Open DOI
Support needs of older adults coping with the death of close others: toward a community-based approach to death education in China
With the development of community-based educational gerontology in China, increasing attention has been paid to death education for community-dwelling older adults. However, existing programs remain limited, particularly in addressing th...
06
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2723005
Open DOI
Innovations in dementia education in health sciences: curriculum design and partnerships across three countries
Dementia is one of the most pressing global health challenges, with rising prevalence placing increasing demands on healthcare systems and the professionals who serve older adults (World Health Org...
07
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2718720
Open DOI
Assessing gerontology students’ perceptions of ungrading
The use of grades as meaningful measures of academic progress, student success, and as tools for providing feedback has come under increasing scrutiny in higher education across disciplines ranging...
08
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2718722
Open DOI
Narrative simulation with a standardized patient in aging psychology education: an experiential learning approach to professional competency development
Training psychology professionals repeatedly presents the challenge of bridging the gap between theoretical classroom learning and the complex skills required for clinical practice. This dissonance...
09
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2707933
Open DOI
The HBCU Aging Conference: an overview and implementation steps for preparing future scholars to address knowledge gaps in Black aging research
Over 48 million Black adults currently reside in the United States, reflecting a population increase of one-third since 2000 (Lopez & Copeland, 2026). By 2030, Black adults are projected to constit...
10
DOI 10.1080/02701960.2026.2707935
Open DOI
Geriatrics Skills session: a hands-on approach to preparing third-year medical students for geriatric patient care
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
(1981)19890818 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper that meets the full ANSI standard for Permanent Paper