JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Elevating counseling psychology through rigorous scholarship.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, published by the American Psychological Association, serves as a leading platform for research and discourse in the dynamic fields of counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and mental health. With an established history dating back to 1954, this esteemed journal continues to be influential, as reflected in its prestigious standings in the Q1 quartile across multiple categories including Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Social Psychology. Currently ranked #32 in Clinical Psychology and #36 in Social Psychology by Scopus, the journal is recognized for its commitment to advancing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Although it does not offer open access, researchers and practitioners can access a wealth of high-quality, peer-reviewed articles critical for understanding and addressing contemporary issues in mental health counseling. As it approaches the culmination of its converged years in 2024, the JOURNAL OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY remains a cornerstone for scholars, professionals, and students dedicated to enhancing mental health and supportive practices across diverse populations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.79
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.90
H-Index162
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.05
Influence1.74
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life14.20
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI1.45
Total Documents1388
WOS Total Citations10490
SCIMAGO Total Citations15417
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1560
Scopus Journal Rank1.79
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.12
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.63

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #32/311
Percentile 89.71
Quartile Q1
Social Psychology in Psychology
Rank #36/310
Percentile 88.39
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #86/567
Percentile 84.83
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 24/113
Percentile 79.20
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 11/74
Percentile 85.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 15/114
Percentile 86.84
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Rank 14/74
Percentile 81.08
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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