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Contemporary Family Therapy
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Contemporary Family Therapy

0892-2764

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10591

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 941 26 22 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 29
Documents by Best Scientists*: 26
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 43
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.519
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Contemporary Family Therapy?

The concepts of Social work, Family therapy, Psychotherapist, Social psychology and Developmental psychology are tackled in the journal. Social work research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Social relation, Context (language use), Social environment, Clinical psychology and Mental health. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Social environment and Gender studies.

The research on Clinical psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychiatry and Depression (differential diagnoses). While Family therapy is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Nursing, Public relations, Systemic therapy and Medical education. In addition to Psychotherapist research, Contemporary Family Therapy aims to explore topics under Intervention (counseling), Social issues, Health psychology and Existentialism.

Issues in Social psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Qualitative research, Perception and Narrative. Specifically, studies on Narrative therapy are prevalent in the Narrative works discussed. Studies on Developmental psychology discussed in Contemporary Family Therapy link to the field of Personality.

  • Social work (79.56%)
  • Family therapy (41.90%)
  • Psychotherapist (26.57%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Husbands and wives (393 citations)
  • Toward culturally sensitive intervention with Arab families in Israel. (212 citations)
  • Small Acts of Living: Everyday Resistance to Violence and Other Forms of Oppression (178 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Contemporary Family Therapy:

The most cited publications explore disciplines such as Social work, Family therapy, Social psychology, Developmental psychology and Social environment. The journal articles address concerns in Social work which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Perception, Marital psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, Mental health and Clinical psychology. The study of Developmental psychology in the journal articles encompasses disciplines such as Social relation, as well as fields such as Spouse, all of which overlap with one another.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Social work, Clinical psychology, Family therapy, Alliance and Mental health are the subjects of interest in the journal. Topics in Social work were tackled in line with various other fields like Social psychology, Narrative therapy, Narrative, Medical education and Developmental psychology. It explores research in Anxiety and overlapping concepts in Family systems theory and Relational ethics to expand the discourse in Developmental psychology.

The research on Clinical psychology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Compassion, Interpersonal communication, Association (psychology) and Scale (social sciences). It holds forums on Family therapy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Diversity (politics), Welfare, Personality, Referral and Empirical research. The journal facilitates discussions on Mental health that incorporate concepts from other fields like Underserved Population, Phenomenon and Cultural diversity.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Trauma and Relationship Satisfaction in Treatment Seeking Couples: A Dyadic Investigation of Differentiation as a Mediator (1 citations)
  • Adult Attachment, Differentiation of Self, and Relationship Satisfaction in Lesbians and Gay Men (1 citations)
  • Time Spent Together in Intimate Relationships: Implications for Relationship Functioning. (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 Contemporary Family Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dorothy S. Becvar (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jim Lantz (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert E. Lee (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Gerald H. Zuk (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Angela L. Lamson (13 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 Contemporary Family Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Brigham Young University (54 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Virginia Tech (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Texas Tech University (46 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ohio State University (39 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Georgia (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 8 less 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, 11.48% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.63% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.78% of all publications and 33.33% 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 Opportunities in Related Fields

While the Contemporary Family Therapy journal aims at expanding our understanding of family therapy, social work, and psychology, it may also be beneficial to understand how this knowledge can be applied in specific career paths. For example, becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is an excellent opportunity for those interested in mental health and psychotherapy aspects.

A BCBA is a healthcare professional who studies principles of learning and behavior in helping clients with behavior issues or those seeking personal growth. Their work directly applies concepts explored in this journal, such as social environment, clinical psychology, and systemic therapy, into their practice.

Becoming a BCBA requires obtaining a master's degree, gaining practical experience, and passing the BCBA exam. Professionals are working in this field utilize psychological principles to address behavioral challenges, improve overall behavior, teach new skills, and enhance quality of life. BCBAs work in various settings, including clinics, schools, and homes, and their expertise is recognized and sought after in society.

For more information on this career path and how to pursue it, particularly in the context of the New Jersey landscape, read our comprehensive guide on how to become a board certified behavior analyst in New Jersey.

It's important to consider various practical applications for the research and studies discussed in Contemporary Family Therapy. That not only broadens your perspective but can also provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the theory covered.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 Inspired Relational Telemental Health Services for Incarcerated Individuals and Their Families

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • How Effective is Online Couple Relationship Education? A Systematic Meta-Content Review.

    Allison Megale;Emily Peterson;Myrna L. Friedlander

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Couple and family therapists’ experiences with Telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological analysis

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Alexithymia and Self Differentiation: The Role of Fear of Intimacy and Insecure Adult Attachment

    D. K. Scigala;M. A. Fabris;L. Badenes-Ribera;E. Zdankiewicz-Scigala

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Family Functional Formulations as Guides to Psychological Treatment

    Rudi Dallos;Patricia M. Crittenden;Andrea Landini;Susan Spieker

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Common Life Stressors as Risk Markers for Intimate Partner Violence: A Meta-analysis

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • Therapists’ Contributions to the Alliance in Home-Based Family Treatment: The Role of Alliance Building Behaviors, Personality, and Clinical Experience

    M. J. Welmers-van de Poll;M. J. Welmers-van de Poll;G. J. J. M. Stams;A. L. van den Akker;G. Overbeek

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Development and Initial Validation of the Perceived Power Imbalance Scale

    Richard B. Miller;W. Justin Dyer;Randal D. Day

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Examining the Role of Therapeutic Alliance and Split Alliance on Couples’ Relationship Satisfaction Following a Brief Couple Intervention

    Jessica A. Hughes;Kristina Coop Gordon;Katherine A. Lenger;Patricia N. E. Roberson

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Vocational Personality in Romantic Relationships: How Vocational Similarity Contributes to Couple Functioning

    Kristel Mayrand;Stéphane Sabourin;Claudia Savard

    (2021)
    2 Citations

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