PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS

metrics 2024

Transforming Understanding of Addictive Behaviors

Introduction

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, published by the Educational Publishing Foundation of the American Psychological Association, is a distinguished peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of addiction through rigorous psychological research. With an impressive impact factor and a reputation for excellence, this journal holds a prestigious Q1 quartile ranking in Clinical Psychology, Medicine (miscellaneous), and Psychiatry and Mental Health as of 2023. Since its inception in 1993, it has provided a vital platform for the dissemination of high-quality studies, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange amidst researchers, clinicians, and students in the mental health arena. The journal is particularly noted for its comprehensive coverage of diverse topics related to addictive behaviors, thereby contributing significantly to the field's evidence base and clinical practices. Although currently not open access, its commitment to scholarly excellence ensures that subscribers benefit from invaluable insights into the complexities of addiction. With the culmination of research spanning from 1993 to 2024, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors stands as a cornerstone for those striving to understand and combat the challenges of addiction.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.15
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.40
H-Index122
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.14
Influence1.27
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI1.07
Total Documents2059
WOS Total Citations5527
SCIMAGO Total Citations17867
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1117
Scopus Journal Rank1.15
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.23
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.40

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Rank #82/311
Percentile 73.63
Quartile Q2
Medicine (miscellaneous) in Medicine
Rank #112/398
Percentile 71.86
Quartile Q2
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #199/567
Percentile 64.90
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 39/218
Percentile 82.30
Quartile Q1
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 13/55
Percentile 77.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 51/218
Percentile 76.61
Quartile Q1
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 11/55
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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