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Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review
H-index 29

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review

1096-4037

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10567

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 145 131 160 29

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 146
Documents by Best Scientists*: 162
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 125
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.455
Impact Factor: 6.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review?

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review mainly deals with areas of study such as Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling) and Mental health. The concepts on Clinical psychology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including MEDLINE, Psychosocial, Psychiatry, Anxiety and Meta-analysis. The journal investigates Psychiatry research which frequently intersects with Suicide prevention.

Anxiety research featured in Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Psychotherapist and Depression (differential diagnoses). The research on Meta-analysis featured in Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review combines topics in other fields like Randomized controlled trial and Moderation. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review explores research in Human factors and ergonomics and overlapping concepts in Environmental health to expand the discourse in Developmental psychology.

In the journal, PsycINFO, Inclusion (education), Parent training and Family therapy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychological intervention research. Many of the studies tackled connect Intervention (counseling) with a similar field of study like Early childhood. Attendees of the journal participated in discussions that delve into both Mental health and Conceptualization.

  • Clinical psychology (46.15%)
  • Developmental psychology (44.07%)
  • Psychological intervention (25.78%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Maternal Depression and Child Psychopathology: A Meta-Analytic Review (1490 citations)
  • Parental monitoring and the prevention of child and adolescent problem behavior: a conceptual and empirical formulation. (1046 citations)
  • Families of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: review and recommendations for future research. (947 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review:

The published articles investigate areas of study like Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Intervention (counseling) and Social psychology. The published papers explore issues in Developmental psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. Psychological intervention, MEDLINE, Anxiety, Mental health and Comorbidity are some topics wherein Clinical psychology research discussed in the journal publications has an impact.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Mental illness

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review are Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling), Psychological intervention and Meta-analysis. Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review overlapped with concepts under Psychosocial, Systematic review, Randomized controlled trial, Anxiety and Mental health. The research on Developmental psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Operationalization, Cognition, Stressor, Vulnerability and Socioeconomic status.

It focuses on Intervention (counseling) but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Inclusion (education), Cognitive behavioral therapy and Mean age. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review facilitates discussions on Psychological intervention that incorporate concepts from other fields like Test (assessment), Checklist, Affect (psychology) and Medical education. The studies on Meta-analysis discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Child abuse, Foster care, Socioemotional selectivity theory, Moderation and Risk factor.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A Systematic Review of Primary and Secondary Callous-Unemotional Traits and Psychopathy Variants in Youth. (6 citations)
  • Adventurous Play as a Mechanism for Reducing Risk for Childhood Anxiety: A Conceptual Model (5 citations)
  • Parental and Familial Predictors and Moderators of Parent Management Treatment Programs for Conduct Problems in Youth. (4 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 Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas H. Ollendick (22 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Ronald J. Prinz (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Daniel S. Shaw (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Anthony Biglan (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Matthew R. Sanders (7 papers) published 1 paper 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 Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Virginia Tech (35 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of South Carolina (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Queensland (22 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 46.51% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.30% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.28% of all publications and 27.91% 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.

How To Become an Author at Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review

If you plan to contribute to the Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, you need to understand the submission guidelines. Generally, accurately understanding the journal's mission, current themes, and readership are critical. Well-versed knowledge in the field of psychology, specifically in Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, and Psychological intervention is crucial for authoring a paper that has a high chance of being accepted. To start the authoring process, familiarize yourself with recent and frequently cited papers in the journal. Understand what considerable contributions these papers provided in the field and how your work could add more to this body of knowledge. As for the submission protocol, first, prepare a clear and concise abstract for your paper that presents the problem, the methods used, and the conclusions. Make sure your paper follows a standard research structure - introduction, methodology, results, and conclusion. Secondly, provide a detailed methodology and result section that can allow replication studies. This is vital for the further advancement of the field. Lastly, carefully proofread your manuscript for grammar, punctuation, and academic writing standards, which can make your work look polished and professional. Simultaneously, mastering other aspects of Forensic Science can also enhance your study. For instance, understanding how forensic investigators operate can provide insights into the psychological aspects of crime-solving. For beginners in Alaska, learning how to become a forensic investigator in Alaska could be an excellent start. It is crucial to go through the detailed authoring guidelines provided by the Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review before submission to ensure all the criteria have been met. Remember, contributing to the journal is not only about sharing your findings but also about adding a valuable resource to the scientific community.

Top Publications

  • Conceptualizing Digital Stress in Adolescents and Young Adults: Toward the Development of an Empirically Based Model.

    Ric G Steele;Jeffrey A Hall;Jennifer L Christofferson

    (2020)
    186 Citations
  • Addressing the "Myth" of Racial Trauma: Developmental and Ecological Considerations for Youth of Color.

    Farzana T Saleem;Riana E Anderson;Monnica Williams

    (2020)
    181 Citations
  • A Meta-analysis to Guide the Enhancement of CBT for Childhood Anxiety: Exposure Over Anxiety Management

    Stephen P H Whiteside;Leslie A Sim;Allison S Morrow;Wigdan H Farah

    (2020)
    163 Citations
  • The Relation Between Attachment and Depression in Children and Adolescents: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis

    Anouk Spruit;Linda Goos;Nikki Weenink;Roos Rodenburg

    (2020)
    158 Citations
  • The Perfect Storm: A Developmental–Sociocultural Framework for the Role of Social Media in Adolescent Girls’ Body Image Concerns and Mental Health

    (2022)
    145 Citations
  • Parenting as a Mediator of Associations between Depression in Mothers and Children’s Functioning: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Sherryl H Goodman;Hannah F M Simon;Amanda L Shamblaw;Christine Youngwon Kim

    (2020)
    145 Citations
  • A Multidimensional, Multi-tiered System of Supports Model to Promote School Attendance and Address School Absenteeism

    Christopher A. Kearney;Patricia A. Graczyk

    (2020)
    124 Citations
  • The Effects of Gendered Parenting on Child Development Outcomes: A Systematic Review

    Alina Morawska

    (2020)
    123 Citations
  • A Systematic Review of Primary and Secondary Callous-Unemotional Traits and Psychopathy Variants in Youth.

    S G Craig;N Goulter;M M Moretti

    (2021)
    84 Citations
  • How to Improve Behavioral Parent and Teacher Training for Children with ADHD: Integrating Empirical Research on Learning and Motivation into Treatment.

    Saskia van der Oord;Saskia van der Oord;Gail Tripp

    (2020)
    72 Citations

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