ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING

Scope & Guideline

Advancing Insights into Anxiety and Coping

Introduction

Explore the comprehensive scope of ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING through our detailed guidelines, including its aims and scope. Stay updated with trending and emerging topics, and delve into declining areas to understand shifts in academic interest. Our guidelines also showcase highly cited topics, featuring influential research making a significant impact. Additionally, discover the latest published papers and those with high citation counts, offering a snapshot of current scholarly conversations. Use these guidelines to explore ANXIETY STRESS AND COPING in depth and align your research initiatives with current academic trends.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1061-5806
PublisherTAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1992 to 2024
AbbreviationANXIETY STRESS COPIN / Anxiety Stress Coping
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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Address2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Anxiety, Stress & Coping' aims to advance the understanding of psychological responses to stress, anxiety, and coping mechanisms across various contexts and populations. It emphasizes empirical research that contributes to theoretical insights and practical interventions.
  1. Psychological Responses to Stress and Anxiety:
    The journal focuses on how individuals experience and respond to stress and anxiety, including the psychological processes involved in these responses.
  2. Coping Mechanisms and Strategies:
    Research on various coping strategies employed by individuals to manage stress and anxiety is a core area, examining both adaptive and maladaptive coping.
  3. Clinical and Non-Clinical Populations:
    The journal publishes studies involving diverse populations, including clinical samples (e.g., PTSD, anxiety disorders) and non-clinical groups (e.g., students, general public), to understand the breadth of anxiety and coping.
  4. Impact of Contextual Factors:
    Exploration of how contextual factors such as socio-economic status, cultural background, and environmental stressors influence anxiety and coping strategies.
  5. Innovative Methodologies:
    The journal encourages the use of diverse methodologies, including qualitative research, longitudinal studies, and advanced statistical techniques, to provide a comprehensive understanding of anxiety and coping.
The journal has increasingly embraced new themes and methodologies, reflecting contemporary issues and advancing knowledge in the fields of anxiety and coping.
  1. Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health:
    There is a significant increase in research examining the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on anxiety and coping strategies in various populations.
  2. Technological Interventions for Coping:
    Emerging themes include the use of technology (e.g., apps, online therapy) as tools for managing anxiety and enhancing coping mechanisms, reflecting changes in how mental health support is delivered.
  3. Intersection of Climate Anxiety and Mental Health:
    Research exploring the psychological impact of climate change and environmental distress is gaining prominence, highlighting the relevance of anxiety in the context of global crises.
  4. Coping Flexibility and Adaptability:
    Increasing attention is being paid to coping flexibility, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in coping strategies across different stressors and contexts.
  5. Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research:
    There is a growing trend towards qualitative and mixed-methods studies that provide deeper insights into the lived experiences of individuals dealing with anxiety and stress.

Declining or Waning

While the journal continuously evolves to address emerging themes, some traditional areas of focus appear to be declining in prominence. This may reflect shifting research priorities within the field.
  1. Biological and Genetic Underpinnings of Anxiety:
    Research focusing specifically on the biological and genetic factors influencing anxiety has seen a decline, possibly due to a broader shift towards psychosocial and contextual factors.
  2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Focus:
    There is a noticeable decrease in studies that exclusively target generalized anxiety disorder, suggesting a move towards more nuanced and context-specific explorations of anxiety.
  3. Single-Factor Models of Coping:
    The exploration of coping strategies through single-factor models is less frequent, as more complex, multidimensional approaches gain traction in understanding coping dynamics.

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