BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

metrics 2024

Transforming insights into action.

Introduction

BEHAVIOUR CHANGE is a leading journal published by Cambridge University Press, dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the domains of clinical psychology and experimental and cognitive psychology. Since its inception in 1984, the journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners, focusing on innovative strategies and empirical research aimed at promoting effective behavior change. With an impact factor that places it in the prestigious Q2 quartile within both fields, it serves as a platform for rigorous studies that explore psychological principles and their applications in real-world contexts. The journal is accessible to an international audience, contributing significantly to the understanding of human behavior and the development of interventions that improve mental health outcomes. Located in the United Kingdom, at Edinburgh Building, Shaftesbury Rd, CB2 8RU Cambridge, England, BEHAVIOUR CHANGE continues to publish high-quality research that not only informs academic discourse but also enhances practical approaches to behavior modification and psychological well-being.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.67
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life9.60
Citing Half Life9.60
JCI0.41
Total Documents484
WOS Total Citations556
SCIMAGO Total Citations1240
SCIMAGO SELF Citations57
Scopus Journal Rank0.67
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.98
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.89

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #154/311
Percentile 50.48
Quartile Q2
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology in Psychology
Rank #107/165
Percentile 35.15
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 114/180
Percentile 36.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 129/180
Percentile 28.33
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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