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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

1650-6073

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/sbeh20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 207 137 168 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 154
Documents by Best Scientists*: 170
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 78
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.42
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

The foci of the journal are Clinical psychology, Anxiety, Cognition, Psychiatry and Psychotherapist. While work presented in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Cognitive behavioral therapy, Randomized controlled trial, Cognitive therapy, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety sensitivity. In it, Psychological intervention and Physical therapy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Randomized controlled trial research.

Topics in Anxiety explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Developmental psychology and Intervention (counseling). The Psychiatry study featured in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy draws parallels with the field of Young adult. The journal explores research in Psychotherapist and the adjacent study of Cognitive behaviour therapy.

  • Clinical psychology (47.03%)
  • Anxiety (28.72%)
  • Cognition (22.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Internet-Based and Other Computerized Psychological Treatments for Adult Depression: A Meta-Analysis (962 citations)
  • Cognitive factors that maintain social anxiety disorder: a comprehensive model and its treatment implications. (579 citations)
  • Internet-based vs. face-to-face cognitive behavior therapy for psychiatric and somatic disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis (416 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cognitive Behaviour Therapy:

The most cited papers primarily focus on research topics in Clinical psychology, Anxiety, Psychiatry, Randomized controlled trial and Cognition. The journal publications with studies in Clinical psychology featured incorporate elements of Psychotherapist, Anxiety sensitivity and Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive therapy, Depression (differential diagnoses). The published articles focus on Anxiety but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of Meta-analysis which is concerned with Confidence interval and Internet based.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cognition
  • Anxiety

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Clinical psychology, Anxiety, Mental health, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Pandemic. The journal holds forums on Clinical psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Meta-analysis, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognition and Moderation. The research on Anxiety featured in it combines topics in other fields like Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial, Psychological intervention and Psychotherapist.

In addition to Depression (differential diagnoses) research, it aims to explore topics under Perfectionism (psychology), Stress (linguistics), Affect (psychology) and Social anxiety. In the journal, Young adult and Stressor, Psychiatry, Vulnerability are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Pandemic research. Topics in Psychiatry explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in First responder and Emergency medical services.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Predictors of relapse and recurrence following cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety-related disorders: a systematic review. (8 citations)
  • Examining the longitudinal effects and potential mechanisms of hope on COVID-19 stress, anxiety, and well-being. (7 citations)
  • Virtual Reality exposure therapy for public speaking anxiety in routine care: a single-subject effectiveness trial. (7 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 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gerhard Andersson (71 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michael J. Zvolensky (47 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Per Carlbring (43 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Gordon J.G. Asmundson (30 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Lars-Göran Öst (22 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 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Karolinska Institutet (69 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Houston (50 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Uppsala University (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stockholm University (45 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Regina (38 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 54.35% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.39% of all publications and 19.57% 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 Pathways in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

If you are interested in pursuing a career in cognitive behaviour therapy, there are several paths you can take. One such pathway is to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This involves obtaining a masters or doctoral degree in psychology or a related field, completing a period of supervised practical experience, and passing the BCBA exam. Additionally, there can be specific state requirements for licensure, such as in Montana.

To help you better understand the specific steps involved in this career pathway, we have detailed a guide on how to become a bcba in Montana. In this guide, you will find a comprehensive breakdown of the education, experience, and examination requirements for obtaining BCBA licensure in Montana. We hope this can serve as a helpful resource for those interested in becoming a cognitive behaviour therapist and contributing to impactful research topics such as those discussed in this article.

Beyond the BCBA, there are other types of certifications and specializations within the field of cognitive behavior therapy. These include certifications in cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and schema therapy, among others. Each of these certifications requires their own specific sets of education, supervised experience, and examination requirements, and can lead to different career opportunities and areas of focus within cognitive behavior therapy.

No matter the pathway, a career in cognitive behavior therapy offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and groups dealing with mental health challenges.

Top Publications

  • Mental health training, attitudes toward support, and screening positive for mental disorders

    R. Nicholas Carleton;Tracie O. Afifi;Sarah Turner;Tamara Taillieu

    (2020)
    148 Citations
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for mental health problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Pim Cuijpers;Suzanne C. van Veen;Marit Sijbrandij;Whitney Yoder

    (2020)
    114 Citations
  • Examining the longitudinal effects and potential mechanisms of hope on COVID-19 stress, anxiety, and well-being.

    Matthew W Gallagher;Lia J Smith;Angela L Richardson;Johann M D'Souza

    (2021)
    95 Citations
  • Psychological and pharmacological treatments for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Emily Carl;Sara M Witcraft;Brooke Y Kauffman;Eilis M Gillespie

    (2020)
    90 Citations
  • The efficacy of randomised controlled trials of cognitive behaviour therapy for perfectionism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Ricky Galloway;Hunna Watson;Hunna Watson;Hunna Watson;Danyelle Greene;Roz Shafran

    (2021)
    90 Citations
  • Anxiety, depression, and health anxiety in undergraduate students living in initial US outbreak "hotspot" during COVID-19 pandemic.

    Mindy M. Kibbey;Erick J. Fedorenko;Samantha G. Farris

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Anxiety sensitivity, COVID-19 fear, and mental health: results from a United States population sample.

    Ann Marie Warren;Ann Marie Warren;Kiumars Zolfaghari;Michelle Fresnedo;Monica Bennett

    (2021)
    72 Citations
  • Virtual Reality exposure therapy for public speaking anxiety in routine care: a single-subject effectiveness trial.

    Philip Lindner;Philip Lindner;Jesper Dagöö;William Hamilton;Alexander Miloff

    (2021)
    59 Citations
  • Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety among Arabic-speaking individuals in Sweden: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

    Tomas Lindegaard;Felicia Seaton;Asala Halaj;Matilda Berg

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of first responders.

    Anka A Vujanovic;Antoine Lebeaut;Samuel Leonard

    (2021)
    47 Citations

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