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Behavior Modification
H-index 17

Behavior Modification

0145-4455

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/bmo

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 386 85 79 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 91
Documents by Best Scientists*: 82
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 94
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.869
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Behavior Modification?

Behavior Modification facilitates discussions on Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Psychiatry and Psychological intervention. Behavior Modification addresses concerns in Developmental psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social relation, Reinforcement and Behavior change. The study on Social relation presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Interpersonal relationship.

Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in Behavior Modification overlapped with concepts under Cognitive restructuring, Cognitive therapy, Cognition, Anxiety and Psychotherapist. Behavior Modification focused on Cognitive therapy research but expanded to cover Cognitive behavioral therapy. The main emphasis of it is the subject of Anxiety, focusing on Anxiety disorder.

Depression (differential diagnoses) is a focus of the Psychiatry works in the journal. Developmental disorder and Autism spectrum disorder are Autism topics of special interest in Behavior Modification.

  • Developmental psychology (36.85%)
  • Clinical psychology (29.67%)
  • Intervention (counseling) (15.99%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Assessing the Clinical or Applied Importance of Behavior Change through Social Validation (894 citations)
  • Summarizing Single-Subject Research Issues and Applications (528 citations)
  • A randomized controlled effectiveness trial of acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive therapy for anxiety and depression. (493 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Behavior Modification:

The most cited publications cover a variety of subjects, including Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Anxiety and Intervention (counseling). The journal papers address concerns in the field of Developmental psychology by exploring it in line with topics in Psychological intervention which intersect with Inclusion (education) subjects. Cognitive restructuring, Cognitive therapy, Cognition and Psychotherapist, Mental health are some topics wherein Clinical psychology research discussed in the journal papers has an impact.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Social psychology
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Behavior Modification is organized to address concerns in the fields of Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Medical education, Developmental psychology and Psychological intervention. The journal explores topics in Clinical psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Public speaking anxiety, Anxiety, Acceptance and commitment therapy and Depression (differential diagnoses). The subject of Autism, which is connected to the field of Social relation and Applied psychology, serves as the foundation of the Intervention (counseling) research featured in the journal.

Medical education is the main point of discussion in it but it also connects with fields such as

  • Intellectual disability that connect with fields like Postsecondary education, Social skills and Cognitive psychology,
  • Quality (business) which connect with Reading (process).. Developmental psychology research presented in Behavior Modification encompasses a variety of subjects, including Parent training and Reading comprehension. The research on Psychological intervention tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychopathology and Social studies.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Treatment Gains from Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) are Maintained 10 Years Later (7 citations)
  • Evaluating the Open and Engaged Components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in an Online Self-Guided Website: Results from a Pilot Trial. (6 citations)
  • Endrew and FAPE: Concepts and Implications for All Students With Disabilities. (6 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Behavior Modification (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Johnny L. Matson (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John T. Rapp (21 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rex Forehand (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • James K. Luiselli (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Giulio E. Lancioni (18 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Behavior Modification (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pittsburgh (67 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Louisiana State University (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • West Virginia University (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (33 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Auburn University (32 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 1.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.05% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.27% of all publications and 58.11% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities and Education in Behavioral Sciences

For those inspired by our research topics, you might be considering a career in behavioral sciences such as forensic psychology. In this field, specializing in behavior modification methods could lead to potential career opportunities such as becoming a psychologist, therapist, or counselor. Various roles include working with patients who have developmental disorders or anxiety disorders, employing different cognitive therapies as treatment methods.

Moreover, forensic science is another exciting field related to behavior modification. Particularly in the state of Arizona, there has been a growing demand for such professionals. If you're interested in knowing more about this career path, you can check out our comprehensive guide on how to become a forensic scientist in Arizona.

Remember that stepping into the world of behavioral sciences requires not only a passion for the field and its subjects but also the appropriate education and training. In light of this, make sure to conduct extensive research on reputable programs and institutions offering specialized courses in Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), and other related areas.

Top Publications

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trichotillomania: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Adults and Adolescents.

    Eric B Lee;Kendra J Homan;Kate L Morrison;Clarissa W Ong

    (2020)
    70 Citations
  • Profiles of Psychological Flexibility: A Latent Class Analysis of the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Model

    Ian Tyndall;Daniel Waldeck;Luca Pancani;Robert Whelan

    (2020)
    70 Citations
  • Reward Network Modulation as a Mechanism of Change in Behavioral Activation

    Gabriela A Nagy;Paul Cernasov;Angela Pisoni;Erin Walsh

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • A Meta-Analytic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of the Good Behavior Game.

    Stephanie Smith;Kimberly Barajas;Brandi Ellis;Christina Moore

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety in Parkinson's disease

    Gretchen O. Reynolds;Marie Saint-Hilaire;Cathi A. Thomas;David H. Barlow

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Adolescent Safety Behaviors and Social Anxiety: Links to Psychosocial Impairments and Functioning with Unfamiliar Peer Confederates.

    Hide Okuno;Taylor Rezeppa;Tabitha Raskin;Andres De Los Reyes

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • Measuring Public Speaking Anxiety: Self-report, behavioral, and physiological.

    Ana Gallego;Louise McHugh;Markku Penttonen;Raimo Lappalainen

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Sustainability of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Community Setting.

    Chanti F. Waters;Mila Amerine Dickens;Sally W. Thurston;Xiang Lu

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Impulsive Decision-Making.

    Kate L. Morrison;Brooke M. Smith;Clarissa W. Ong;Eric B. Lee

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • That Was Easy! Expectancy Violations During Exposure and Response Prevention for Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:

    Andrew G Guzick;Adam M Reid;Amanda M Balkhi;Gary R Geffken

    (2020)
    23 Citations

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