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Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy
H-index 5

Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy

1533-2691

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wcrt20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1045 15 13 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 19
Documents by Best Scientists*: 16
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 29
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.357
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy?

The objective of Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy is to combine knowledge in the areas of Social psychology, Psychotherapist, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Relationship education. Many of the research works in Social psychology, specifically Attachment theory, closely connected to disciplines like Grounded theory. Psychotherapist research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Psychological intervention and Emotionally focused therapy.

The featured Clinical psychology research zeroes in on concepts in Relationship satisfaction but also tackles themes under Injury prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Suicide prevention. Attendees of it participated in discussions that delve into both Injury prevention and Psychiatry. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Relationship education and Curriculum.

  • Social psychology (33.33%)
  • Psychotherapist (24.86%)
  • Clinical psychology (21.00%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Does Relationship and Marriage Education for Lower-Income Couples Work? A Meta-Analytic Study of Emerging Research (98 citations)
  • Decreasing Divorce in Army Couples: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial using PREP for Strong Bonds. (81 citations)
  • Resolving Attachment Injuries in Couples Using Emotionally Focused Therapy: A Three-Year Follow-Up (67 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy:

The journal publications investigate studies in Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Relationship education, Developmental psychology and Psychotherapist. The published articles explore Social psychology concepts, specifically Relational transgression but expand to research in Field (Bourdieu). The journal publications explore issues in Psychotherapist which can be linked to other research areas like Empathy, Emotionally focused therapy and Applied psychology.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Psychotherapist

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness. Aside from discussions in Social psychology, Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy also deals with the subject of Perception which intersects with Construct (philosophy) and Identity (social science) disciplines. It facilitates discussions in Attachment anxiety as part of the larger field of Clinical psychology, however, it also tackles fields such as Demographics.

Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy explores research in Romance and overlapping concepts in Attachment theory, Cognitive reframing and Posttraumatic stress to expand the discourse in Developmental psychology. Some problems in Psychotherapist that were presented in Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy overlapped with concepts under Manic defense and Neuropsychology. The studies on Mindfulness discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality (business), Cognitive psychology, Mediator and Psychometrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Why Do we Sabotage Love? A Thematic Analysis of Lived Experiences of Relationship Breakdown and Maintenance (2 citations)
  • The Moderating Effect of Gender on Expectations and Threats Related to Relationship Help-Seeking (2 citations)
  • The Sexual Mindfulness Project: An Initial Presentation of the Sexual and Relational Associations of Sexual Mindfulness (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 Couple & Relationship Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard J. Bischoff (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jason B. Whiting (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Galena K. Rhoades (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Susan M. Johnson (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Briana S. Nelson Goff (9 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 Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Brigham Young University (42 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Texas Tech University (34 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • East Carolina University (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Virginia Tech (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (19 papers) published 2 papers 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, 2.78% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 42.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.57% of all publications and 40.00% 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.

Careers in Clinical Psychology and Relationship Therapy

As we have explored the multitude of research areas and opportunities in the domain of Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Relationship therapy, it might spark curiosity among our readers over how to shape a professional landscape in these fields. Many of our readers symbolise keen aspirants and young scholars aiming to contribute to the knowledge-building in these domains through vast and varied career choices. The career path can be convoluted and difficult to navigate without proper guidance. Therefore, we share useful resources to assist you in designing your career trajectory. For instance, if you are interested in contributing to the field of psychology and therapy, becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is an excellent career choice. BCBAs utilise methods derived from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to shape human behavior beneficially. If you are located in Montana or are considering relocation, our comprehensive guide on how to become a bcba in Montana offers detailed steps, from educational requirements and experience to applying for exams and earning your certification. We are continuously updating our resources to offer the latest insights into various academic and professional pathways in the field of Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Relationship therapy. We encourage our readers to explore these resources and be informed about various career possibilities in these vibrant and evolving domains.

Top Publications

  • The Sexual Mindfulness Project: An Initial Presentation of the Sexual and Relational Associations of Sexual Mindfulness

    Chelom E. Leavitt;Jason B. Whiting;Alan J. Hawkins

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • We-ness Questionnaire: Development and Validation

    Cigdem Topcu-Uzer;Ashley K. Randall;Ana M. Vedes;David Reid

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Couple Relationship Education for Same-Sex Couples: A Preliminary Evaluation of Rainbow CoupleCARE

    Christopher A. Pepping;W. Kim Halford;Timothy J. Cronin;Anthony Lyons

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Same-Sex Couples’ Psychological Interventions: A Systematic Review

    Ioanna Kousteni;Fotios Anagnostopoulos

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Texts 4 Romantic Relationships – A Randomized Controlled Trial

    S. Gabe Hatch;McKenzie K. Roddy;Brian D. Doss;Ronald D. Rogge

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Examining Behavioral Manifestations of Split Alliances in Four Couple Therapy Sessions

    Myrna L. Friedlander;Kevin Hynes;Shayne Anderson;Rachel Tambling

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Client Perceptions of the Most and Least Helpful Aspects of Couple Therapy

    Kathleen Eldridge;Jessica Mason;Andrew Christensen

    (2021)
    3 Citations
  • Communication Patterns Questionnaire: Expanding Reliability and Validity Evidence

    Patrizia Velotti;Alessandra Busonera;Renata Tambelli;Giulio Cesare Zavattini

    (2021)
    1 Citations
  • Relationship Education during Pregnancy and Postpartum: In-Person versus Virtual Delivery of MotherWise

    (2024)
    0 Citations
  • Mindful Partnering: Introducing a Theoretical Construct and Testing Psychometric Properties of the Mindful Partnering Measure

    Natasha S. Seiter;Rachel G. Lucas-Thompson;Mark A. Prince;Kelley Quirk

    (2021)
    0 Citations

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