JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY

metrics 2024

Illuminating Pathways to Better Mental Health for Children.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a pivotal platform for the dissemination of research and practice in the fields of child psychotherapy, clinical psychology, and pediatric mental health. With a rich history spanning from 1963 to 2024, this journal engages a diverse audience of researchers, practitioners, and students, striving to advance theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the psychological well-being of children. Although currently classified in the lower quartiles within its categories—Clinical Psychology (Q4), Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q3), and Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q4)—it serves as an important conduit for emerging ideas and findings, encouraging dialogue and innovative approaches to child mental health. While it does not offer open access, the journal's contributions are invaluable for those committed to understanding and enhancing child therapy practices. Researchers interested in the intersection of psychological practices and pediatric health will find the journal’s focused scope particularly relevant and impactful.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.19
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index27
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.13
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life11.70
Citing Half Life13.30
JCI0.12
Total Documents678
WOS Total Citations199
SCIMAGO Total Citations633
SCIMAGO SELF Citations187
Scopus Journal Rank0.19
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.27
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.31

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in Medicine
Rank #242/330
Percentile 26.67
Quartile Q3
Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #259/311
Percentile 16.72
Quartile Q4
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #485/567
Percentile 14.46
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 166/180
Percentile 8.10
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 173/180
Percentile 3.89
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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