JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

metrics 2024

Transforming Health Perspectives through Psychological Science.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, is a leading scholarly journal that caters to the field of applied psychology, with a particular focus on understanding the psychological aspects of health and illness. Established in 1996, this journal has steadily gained prominence, currently holding a commendable rank of #49 out of 249 journals in its category as per Scopus, placing it in the 80th percentile. With an impact factor reflecting its influential role within the academic community, the journal strives to publish high-quality research that informs both theoretical and practical applications in health psychology. It provides a platform for researchers, professionals, and students alike to engage with innovative studies, critical reviews, and insightful discussions that advance the understanding of psychological processes related to health behaviors and medical practices. Although it operates under traditional access models, the rich content and comprehensive analyses offered by the journal remain invaluable to those dedicated to the intersection of psychology and health.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.02
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index105
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.65
Influence0.85
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life7.20
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI0.87
Total Documents3234
WOS Total Citations7439
SCIMAGO Total Citations20524
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1827
Scopus Journal Rank1.02
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.58
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.77

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Applied Psychology in Psychology
Rank #49/249
Percentile 80.32
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 62/180
Percentile 65.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Rank 66/180
Percentile 63.33
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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