Health Psychology Research

metrics 2024

Transforming Research into Health Solutions

Introduction

Health Psychology Research, ISSN 2420-8124, is a prominent open-access journal published by OPEN MEDICAL PUBL LLC in the United States, dedicated to advancing the field of health psychology. Since its inception in 2013, the journal has provided a platform for researchers, practitioners, and scholars to disseminate and engage with high-quality research focused on the intersection of psychological principles and health-related issues. With a commendable impact factor reflected in its 2023 rankings—placing it in the Q2 category within Clinical Psychology and Social Psychology, and Q3 in Psychiatry and Mental Health—Health Psychology Research serves as an essential resource for those interested in understanding the psychological aspects of health and illness. The journal's commitment to open access ensures that vital research findings are accessible to a global audience, thereby fostering collaboration and innovation in the field. With a continuous publication cycle from 2019 to 2024, it remains a key player in shaping the discourse on mental health, psychology, and social factors affecting well-being.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.56
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index11
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.47
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life3.90
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.57
Total Documents175
WOS Total Citations574
SCIMAGO Total Citations559
SCIMAGO SELF Citations17
Scopus Journal Rank0.56
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.27

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #148/311
Percentile 52.41
Quartile Q2
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #161/310
Percentile 48.06
Quartile Q3
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #314/567
Percentile 44.62
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 91/180
Percentile 49.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 110/180
Percentile 38.89
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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