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British Journal of Health Psychology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 119 166 175 31

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 243
Documents by Best Scientists*: 216
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 110
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.415
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at British Journal of Health Psychology?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychological intervention, Social psychology and Anxiety. British Journal of Health Psychology addresses concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychiatry, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Social support. Most of the works presented in it deals with Psychiatry but it intersects with the subject of Disease.

While Developmental psychology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Theory of planned behavior, Cognition, Social environment, Personality and Self-efficacy. It features Social environment research that overlaps with concepts in Mental health. Most of the Mental health studies addressed also intersect with Public health.

Psychological intervention research presented in British Journal of Health Psychology encompasses a variety of subjects, including Health care, Intervention (counseling), Psychosocial, Randomized controlled trial and Physical therapy.

  • Clinical psychology (29.98%)
  • Developmental psychology (28.70%)
  • Psychological intervention (22.22%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Ecological momentary interventions: incorporating mobile technology into psychosocial and health behaviour treatments. (847 citations)
  • Combining motivational and volitional interventions to promote exercise participation: Protection motivation theory and implementation intentions (527 citations)
  • Demographic and attitudinal determinants of protective behaviours during a pandemic: A review (517 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at British Journal of Health Psychology:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychological intervention and Coping (psychology). The journal papers focus on Developmental psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Theory of planned behavior, Self-efficacy, Cognition, Personality and Physical exercise. The journal articles tackle studies in Young adult and the interrelated subject of Feeling to gain insights into Clinical psychology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Social psychology
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

British Journal of Health Psychology facilitates discussions on Psychological intervention, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling) and Thematic analysis. Aside from discussions in Psychological intervention, it also deals with the subject of Environmental health which intersects with Risk perception and Obesity disciplines. It explores topics in Clinical psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Feeling, Social support, Perception and Anxiety.

The Developmental psychology works featured in British Journal of Health Psychology incorporate elements from Habit, Social environment, Eating behaviour and Behavior change. British Journal of Health Psychology tackles studies in Randomized controlled trial and the interrelated subject of Self-efficacy and Family medicine to gain insights into Intervention (counseling). The work on Thematic analysis tackled in it brings together disciplines like Psychosocial, Health care, Loneliness and Social isolation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Resilience during uncertainty? Greater social connectedness during COVID-19 lockdown is associated with reduced distress and fatigue. (48 citations)
  • Compliance without fear: Individual-level protective behaviour during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. (19 citations)
  • Explaining the rise and fall of psychological distress during the COVID-19 crisis in the United States: Longitudinal evidence from the Understanding America Study. (18 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 British Journal of Health Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mark Conner (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • David P. French (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rona Moss-Morris (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Marie Johnston (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Susan Michie (17 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 British Journal of Health Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • King's College London (76 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (70 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sheffield (57 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Manchester (50 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Leeds (45 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 1.01% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.27% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.35% of all publications and 41.84% 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 Prospects and Educational Requirements for Psychologists

The articles and research studies presented in the British Journal of Health Psychology can provide vital insights to individuals aiming to start or enhance their career in psychology. Furthermore, many such research works prove instrumental in shaping the curriculum for psychology students worldwide. For example, aspiring school psychologists in Louisiana, might require a thorough understanding of Developmental psychology and Clinical psychology, two prominent areas emphasized in this journal. Along with these, knowledge about Psychological intervention is also critical for professionals dealing with young adults and children. The school psychologist education requirements in Louisiana include obtaining a degree in psychology and having a good understanding of the subjects mentioned above. By gaining an expertise over these areas, they can provide effective counseling and create a conducive learning environment for students. Their knowledge can also help identify and manage mental health issues, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of students. Remember, ongoing research and comprehension of new studies in the field of psychology are crucial for all aspiring psychologists, not only to meet their educational requirements but also to excel in their careers. For this, the British Journal of Health Psychology can serve as a prominent source of knowledge.

Top Publications

  • Daily emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Leonhard K. Lades;Kate Laffan;Michael Daly;Liam Delaney

    (2020)
    463 Citations
  • Resilience during uncertainty? Greater social connectedness during COVID-19 lockdown is associated with reduced distress and fatigue.

    Jonas P. Nitschke;Jonas P. Nitschke;Paul A. G. Forbes;Nida Ali;Jo Cutler;Jo Cutler

    (2021)
    330 Citations
  • Towards intervention development to increase the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among those at high risk: Outlining evidence-based and theoretically informed future intervention content

    Lynn Williams;Allyson J. Gallant;Susan Rasmussen;Louise A. Brown Nicholls

    (2020)
    258 Citations
  • Risk factors for psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel: Loneliness, age, gender, and health status play an important role.

    Danny Horesh;Danny Horesh;Rony Kapel Lev-Ari;Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon

    (2020)
    240 Citations
  • Acceptability, reliability, and validity of a brief measure of capabilities, opportunities, and motivations ("COM-B")

    Chris Keyworth;Tracy Epton;Joanna Goldthorpe;Rachel Calam

    (2020)
    212 Citations
  • COVID-19-related anxiety predicts somatic symptoms in the UK population.

    Mark Shevlin;Emma Nolan;Marcin Owczarek;Orla McBride

    (2020)
    204 Citations
  • Compliance without fear: Individual-level protective behaviour during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Frederik Jørgensen;Alexander Bor;Michael Bang Petersen

    (2021)
    162 Citations
  • Using an integrated social cognition model to predict COVID-19 preventive behaviours.

    Chung Ying Lin;Vida Imani;Nilofar Rajabi Majd;Zahra Ghasemi

    (2020)
    154 Citations
  • How can use of the Theoretical Domains Framework be optimized in qualitative research? A rapid systematic review.

    Laura J. McGowan;Laura J. McGowan;Rachael Powell;David P. French

    (2020)
    149 Citations
  • Health psychology and the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic: A call for research.

    Madelynne A. Arden;Joseph Chilcot

    (2020)
    140 Citations

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