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Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
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Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 131 281 338 30

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 330
Documents by Best Scientists*: 361
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 96
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.497
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy?

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy is organized to address concerns in the fields of Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist, Psychiatry, Cognition and Developmental psychology. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Anxiety, Mental health and Depression (differential diagnoses). While the journal focused on Anxiety, it was also able to explore topics like Psychopathology and Distress.

Some problems in Psychotherapist that were presented in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy overlapped with concepts under Interpersonal communication and Context (language use). The journal focuses on Interpersonal communication research which is adjacent to topics in Interpersonal relationship. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy explores topics in Psychiatry which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Randomized controlled trial and Personality.

Personality disorders is a key component of Personality research discussed in the journal. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy facilitated presentations on Cognition research, particularly Cognitive therapy and Metacognition. Developmental psychology study tackled is connected to the field of Social psychology.

  • Clinical psychology (55.71%)
  • Psychotherapist (26.04%)
  • Psychiatry (20.93%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Compassionate mind training for people with high shame and self-criticism: overview and pilot study of a group therapy approach (1017 citations)
  • Construction and factorial validation of a short form of the Self-Compassion Scale. (965 citations)
  • Inter‐rater reliability of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM‐IV Axis I disorders (SCID I) and Axis II disorders (SCID II). (774 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy:

The most cited publications focus largely on the fields of Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist, Developmental psychology, Cognition and Psychiatry. Psychological intervention, Mental health, Randomized controlled trial and Anxiety are some topics wherein Clinical psychology research discussed in the most cited papers has an impact. The journal papers address concerns in Psychotherapist which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Session (web analytics) and Cognitive therapy.

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:

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Clinical psychology, Psychological intervention, Mental health, Cognition and Anxiety. It explores issues in Clinical psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Randomized controlled trial and Depression (differential diagnoses). The concepts on Psychological intervention presented in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy can also apply to other research fields, including Context (language use), Mindfulness, Self-compassion, Expressed emotion and Psychosis.

Mental health research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Nursing, Traumatic stress, Social support and Personality. The studies on Cognition discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychotherapist, Psychodynamics, Cognitive psychology and Interpersonal communication. Research on Anxiety addressed in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy frequently intersections with the field of Scale (social sciences).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Videotherapy and Therapeutic Alliance in the Age of COVID-19 (21 citations)
  • A single case series using visuospatial task interference to reduce the number of visual intrusive memories of trauma with refugees. (8 citations)
  • Evaluating narrative exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms: A meta-analysis of the evidence base. (8 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 Psychology & Psychotherapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • José Pinto-Gouveia (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul M. G. Emmelkamp (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mark J. Hilsenroth (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Paul Gilbert (22 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Marcantonio M. Spada (20 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than 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 Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Manchester (69 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Edinburgh (49 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (45 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Groningen (45 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Coimbra (35 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, 2.34% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.16% of all publications and 47.90% 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 in Minnesota as a Practicing Clinical Psychologist

A career in clinical psychology can take many pathways, and this is particularly evident in the diverse research topics covered in the Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy journal. For those considering practicing in Minnesota, it's worth noting the state's licensure requirements and understanding how long the journey to becoming a psychologist typically takes. The journey typically starts with earning a bachelor's degree, followed by a doctoral degree in psychology. Throughout your studies, you'll cover a broad range of topics, similar to those discussed in the Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy journal. These can include areas such as interpersonal communication, cognitive therapy, and anxiety disorders, amongst others. Post-degree, supervised professional experience is usually necessary before you can apply for licensure. This can take a year or more and often involves working in a setting such as a mental health clinic or hospital. You’ll then need to pass the relevant examinations and meet any additional Minnesota-specific requirements. How long does it take to become a psychologist in Minnesota, you may ask? Typically, from the start of a bachelor's degree, it takes approximately 10 years to become a fully licensed psychologist in Minnesota. This can sound daunting, but remember, this path allows you to contribute to the psychology field in a deep and meaningful way, potentially even contributing to influential journals such as Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. Exploring the state-specific requirements, understanding the timeline, and connecting the topics covered in your psychological studies with real-world applications, can all help in shaping your career in clinical psychology. Further research can provide more specific insights and help you plan your career pathway in Minnesota.

Top Publications

  • Videotherapy and Therapeutic Alliance in the Age of COVID-19

    Susan Simpson;Susan Simpson;Lisa Richardson;Giada Pietrabissa;Gianluca Castelnuovo

    (2021)
    207 Citations
  • Exploring the association of social comparison with depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Peter A. McCarthy;Nexhmedin Morina

    (2020)
    111 Citations
  • Live psychotherapy by video versus in-person: A meta-analysis of efficacy and its relationship to types and targets of treatment.

    Ephrem Fernandez;Yilma Woldgabreal;Andrew Day;Tuan Pham

    (2021)
    101 Citations
  • Adverse childhood experiences and repetitive negative thinking in adulthood: A systematic review.

    Giovanni Mansueto;Chiara Cavallo;Sara Palmieri;Giovanni Maria Ruggiero

    (2021)
    91 Citations
  • A systematic review of metacognitions in Internet Gaming Disorder and problematic Internet, smartphone and social networking sites use.

    Silvia Casale;Alessia Musicò;Marcantonio M. Spada

    (2021)
    86 Citations
  • Towards a neurocognitive approach to dance movement therapy for mental health: A systematic review.

    L S Merritt Millman;Devin Blair Terhune;Elaine C M Hunter;Guido Orgs

    (2021)
    83 Citations
  • The COVID-19 anxiety syndrome and selective attentional bias towards COVID-19-related stimuli in UK residents during the 2020-2021 pandemic.

    Ian P Albery;Marcantonio M Spada;Ana V Nikčević

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Virtual reality in the treatment of eating disorders.

    Giuseppe Riva;Clelia Malighetti;Silvia Serino

    (2021)
    60 Citations
  • The relationship between early maladaptive schemas and interpersonal problems: A meta‐analytic review

    Thomas Janovsky;Adam J. Rock;Einar B. Thorsteinsson;Gavin I. Clark

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Virtual reality for the enhancement of emotion regulation.

    Desirée Colombo;Amanda Díaz-García;Javier Fernandez-Álvarez;Cristina Botella;Cristina Botella

    (2021)
    55 Citations

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