Clinical Psychological Science

metrics 2024

Leading the way in impactful psychological research.

Introduction

Clinical Psychological Science is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the field of clinical psychology. Published by SAGE Publications Inc, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, fostering a dialogue that bridges empirical research and clinical practice. With an impressive impact factor and a distinguished ranking of #16 out of 311 in Clinical Psychology according to Scopus, it occupies a Q1 category in its field, signifying its role as a leader in innovative research and clinical applications since its inception in 2013. With a robust commitment to high-quality peer-reviewed content, Clinical Psychological Science features cutting-edge studies that inform evidence-based practices and offer new insights into psychological assessment and intervention strategies. While not an open access journal, it continues to be an essential platform for disseminating influential findings that shape the future of clinical psychology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.27
Journal Impact Factor4.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.20
H-Index72
Journal IF Without Self4.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.62
Influence2.28
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life5.50
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI1.33
Total Documents876
WOS Total Citations4509
SCIMAGO Total Citations11008
SCIMAGO SELF Citations369
Scopus Journal Rank2.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.89
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.37

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #16/311
Percentile 94.86
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 39/276
Percentile 86.10
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY
Rank 9/92
Percentile 90.80
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 11/180
Percentile 94.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 41/276
Percentile 85.14
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY
Rank 14/92
Percentile 84.78
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 20/180
Percentile 88.89
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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