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Clinical Psychologist
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Clinical Psychologist

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 557 60 79 12

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Number of Best Scientists*: 67
Documents by Best Scientists*: 83
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 31
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.622
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Psychologist?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapist, Anxiety and Mental health. The journal focuses on Clinical psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Psychological intervention, Cognitive restructuring, Cognition and Depression (differential diagnoses). The journal links adjacent topics like Psychological intervention with Intervention (counseling).

The featured Intervention (counseling) study falls within the wider topic of Nursing. It connects research in Cognition with the related topic of Developmental psychology. Studies on Psychiatry discussed in the journal link to the field of Evidence-based practice.

Many of the studies tackled connect Mental health with a similar field of study like Health care.

  • Clinical psychology (46.64%)
  • Psychiatry (23.63%)
  • Psychotherapist (21.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Review of randomised controlled trials of Internet interventions for mental disorders and related conditions (181 citations)
  • Outcome rating scale and session rating scale in psychological practice: clinical utility of ultra-brief measures (137 citations)
  • A comparison of the 27-item and 12-item intolerance of uncertainty scales (90 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Psychologist:

The journal papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Anxiety, Intervention (counseling) and Psychological intervention. The journal publications address concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychotherapist, Mental health and Cognitive restructuring, Cognition. The journal articles tackle research in Depression (differential diagnoses) and Psychological treatment as part of the general discipline of Psychiatry, however, they also discuss concepts in Child abuse and Rape victims.

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

  • Law
  • Anxiety
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Clinical psychology, Depression (differential diagnoses), Medical education, Mental health and Anxiety. Psychopathology is a major topic of Clinical psychology research presented in Clinical Psychologist. Clinical Psychologist holds forums on Depression (differential diagnoses) that merges themes from other disciplines such as Intervention (counseling), Unconscious mind, Treatment history and Psychological treatment.

While Medical education is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Gatekeeping, Competence assessment and Curriculum. Symptom onset, Landmark, Cognition and Perception are some topics wherein Anxiety research discussed in Clinical Psychologist have an impact. The close relationship between Empirical research and Psychological intervention is one of the points of interest dissected in Psychotherapist research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Risk factors for mental health difficulties in parents of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2 citations)
  • Integrating internet CBT into clinical practice: a practical guide for clinicians (2 citations)
  • Cultural humility and decolonial practice: narratives of therapists’ lives (1 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 Psychologist (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tracey D. Wade (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bethany M. Wootton (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Maja Nedeljkovic (8 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Frank P. Deane (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Stephen Touyz (7 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 Clinical Psychologist (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Sydney (39 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Queensland (34 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Flinders University (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Curtin University (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Melbourne (21 papers) absent at the last 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, 7.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 75.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.33% of all publications and 8.33% 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 Paths in Clinical Psychology

The realm of clinical psychology presents a multitude of career opportunities in varied sectors including research, academia, and therapy, among others. Given the broad scope of this field, several individuals may be interested in exploring how to become a clinical psychologist. The pathway to becoming a clinical psychologist involves a combination of rigorous education, hands-on training, and licensing requirements which can differ by location.

The licensing requirements for psychologists vary for each state in the U.S. For instance, if you are interested in practicing in the state of Vermont, you will need to meet the specific licensure requirements applicable there. More details about these requirements can be obtained from the Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners. Steps usually involve earning a doctoral degree in psychology, completing a supervised practicum, fulfilling an internship requirement, and successfully passing an Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).

To guide you through the requisite steps in detail, we have put together a comprehensive guide on how to become a psychologist in Vermont. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information to aid you on your journey towards a thriving career in clinical psychology in the state of Vermont.

Remember, irrespective of the state you choose to practice in, it is essential for a clinical psychologist to stay updated with current research trends and topics, like those captured in our journal. Staying informed aids in providing the latest and most effective therapeutic interventions, contributing to the overall well-being of your patients and the field of mental health.

Top Publications

  • The buffer role of psychological flexibility against the impact of major life events on depression symptoms

    Soraia Fonseca;Inês A. Trindade;Ana Laura Mendes;Cláudia Ferreira

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Integrating internet CBT into clinical practice: a practical guide for clinicians

    Jill Newby;Jill Newby;Elizabeth Mason;Natalie Kladnistki;Michael Murphy;Michael Murphy

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Evidence-based practice within supervision during psychology practitioner training: A systematic review

    Jessica Barrett;Craig J. Gonsalvez;Alice Shires

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Burnout in psychological therapists: A cross‐sectional study investigating the role of supervisory relationship quality

    Judith Johnson;Judith Johnson;Catherine Corker;Daryl B. O'connor

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Negative and positive affect and disordered eating: The adaptive role of intuitive eating and body image flexibility

    Ana Cardoso;Sara Oliveira;Cláudia Ferreira

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of a 10-session cognitive behavioural therapy for non-underweight eating disorders

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • Clinical psychology trainees' self versus supervisor assessments of practitioner competencies

    Cortney Hitzeman;Craig J. Gonsalvez;Eileen Britt;Karen Moses

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Decolonising clinical psychology: National and international perspectives

    Kate Cullen;Paul Rhodes;Robert Brockman;Caroline Hunt

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • “Guys don't talk about their bodies”: A qualitative investigation of male body dissatisfaction and sociocultural influences in a sample of 40 Australian males

    Beth O'Gorman;Jeanie Sheffield;Ruby Clarke;Scott Griffiths

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Can self-esteem be improved using short daily training on mobile applications? Examining real world data of GG Self-esteem users

    (2021)
    16 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

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