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Journal of Counseling and Development
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Journal of Counseling and Development

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 910 13 22 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 18
Documents by Best Scientists*: 30
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 95
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.088
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Counseling and Development?

Journal of Counseling and Development mainly deals with areas of study such as Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist, Medical education and Higher education. In the journal, Developmental psychology, Mental health and Ethnic group are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Social psychology research. While it focused on Clinical psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Psychiatry and Anxiety.

Many of the studies tackled connect Psychotherapist with a similar field of study like Intervention (counseling). Medical education research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Nursing and Counselor education. Counselor education research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Counseling psychology, Applied psychology and Pedagogy.

  • Social psychology (23.21%)
  • Clinical psychology (18.92%)
  • Psychotherapist (12.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Multicultural Counseling Competencies and Standards: A Call to the Profession (1792 citations)
  • Addressing the Mental Health Concerns of International Students (710 citations)
  • The Wheel of Wellness Counseling for Wellness: A Holistic Model for Treatment Planning (620 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Counseling and Development:

Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Higher education, Applied psychology and Counselor education are the main subjects of interest in the journal articles. The most cited articles hold forums on Social psychology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Developmental psychology, Mental health and Ethnic group. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covers topics in Psychotherapist and Intervention (counseling), Psychiatry.

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:

The foci of Journal of Counseling and Development are Clinical psychology, Medical education, Burnout, Counselor education and Qualitative research. While the primary focus in Journal of Counseling and Development is Clinical psychology, it also dissects topics surrounding Well-being and Forgiveness as a whole. Career counseling studies in the realm of Medical education interact with fields like Master s.

The journal addresses concerns in Burnout which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Life satisfaction, Dialectical behavior therapy, Self care and Job demands-resources model. Mathematics education, Community partnership, Community engagement and Program evaluation are some topics wherein Counselor education research discussed in it have an impact. It focuses on Qualitative research but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Management science, Participatory action research, Narrative inquiry, Epistemology and Photovoice.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • When Being “Essential” Illuminates Disparities: Counseling Clients Affected by COVID-19 (6 citations)
  • Promoting Rigorous Research: Generalizability and Qualitative Research (5 citations)
  • Stress and Resilience Among Professional Counselors During the COVID‐19 Pandemic (2 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 Journal of Counseling and Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jane E. Myers (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen G. Weinrach (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • P. Paul Heppner (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • L. DiAnne Borders (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bradley T. Erford (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Journal of Counseling and Development (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro (77 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Missouri (75 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Iowa (69 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Georgia (60 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of North Texas (54 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 31.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.95% of all publications and 36.59% 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 Counseling and Development

For those interested in pursuing a career in counseling and development, the options are vast and varied. The field includes various specializations such as Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, or Psychotherapy. The Journal of Counseling and Development often tackles research areas that provide insight into these career paths. One in-demand area for professionals who want to work in counseling and development is criminal psychology. This field of psychology deals with understanding the mindset of criminals and helping law enforcement agencies prevent crimes and solve cases. Those interested in learning more about this career path might find helpful materials in different psychology journals, including the Journal of Counseling and Development. For readers interested in becoming a criminal psychologist in New Jersey, the process involves extensive education and training. This includes gaining a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology, a doctorate in psychology, and acquiring the necessary license to practice. The how to become a criminal psychologist in New Jersey page provides comprehensive information on the required education, avg. salaries, necessary licensure, and relevant job prospects in the field. This field of study opens many doors, in terms of career options, not only in research institutions but also in various industries such as academia, healthcare settings, industry firms, and government organizations. Whichever path you choose, the most important thing is to continuously develop and deepen your knowledge in your chosen field. Following the latest research and maintaining an active role in the professional community can help ensure you stay at the forefront of your profession.

Top Publications

  • Using the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies to Decolonize Counseling Practice: The Important Roles of Theory, Power, and Action

    Anneliese A. Singh;Brandee Appling;Heather Trepal

    (2020)
    182 Citations
  • The Past Guides the Future: Implementing the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies

    Anneliese A. Singh;Sylvia C. Nassar;Patricia Arredondo;Rebecca Toporek

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • Crowdsourcing for Online Samples in Counseling Research

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Wellness, Emotion Regulation, and Relapse During Substance Use Disorder Treatment

    Philip B. Clarke;Todd F. Lewis;Jane E. Myers;Robert A. Henson

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Color‐Conscious Multicultural Mindfulness Training in the Counseling Field

    Emi Lenes;Jacqueline M. Swank;Kimberly A. Hart;Mercedes M. Machado

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Embodying the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competency Movement: Voices From the Field

    Sylvia C. Nassar;Anneliese A. Singh

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Improving Women's Self‐Compassion Through an Online Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Miranda M. Nadeau;Norian A. Caporale‐Berkowitz;Aaron B. Rochlen

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Risk, Symptoms, and Well-Being: Emerging Adult Latent Profiles During Treatment

    Peter J. Jankowski;Eugene Hall;Sarah A. Crabtree;Steven J. Sandage

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Profiles of participation in school bullying: Association with student well‐being

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • Issue Information

    (2023)
    2 Citations

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