BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future of Health Psychology Research.

Introduction

The British Journal of Health Psychology is a premier publication in the field of health psychology, published by Wiley. With an impressive impact factor and ranked in the top quartile (Q1) for both Applied Psychology and Miscellaneous Medicine as of 2023, this journal is instrumental in advancing the understanding of psychological processes related to health and illness. Its high standing in Scopus reflects its significant contribution to the field, ranked 10th out of 249 in Applied Psychology, placing it in the 96th percentile overall. Researchers, professionals, and students alike benefit from its rigorous peer-reviewed articles, which present innovative research and critical reviews in health psychology. Although the journal does not currently offer open access options, it remains a crucial resource for those looking to stay abreast of the latest developments and findings in health psychology from 1996 to 2024. Located in the United States at 111 River St, Hoboken, NJ, the British Journal of Health Psychology continues to shape the discourse within an evolving field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.99
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.00
H-Index103
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.85
Influence1.46
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.60
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI1.75
Total Documents1262
WOS Total Citations4089
SCIMAGO Total Citations11859
SCIMAGO SELF Citations373
Scopus Journal Rank1.99
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.21
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.21
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.73

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #10/249
Percentile 95.98
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 28/180
Percentile 84.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 7/180
Percentile 96.11
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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