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Journal of Psychotherapy Integration
H-index 17

Journal of Psychotherapy Integration

1053-0479

Published by: American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/int

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 384 93 65 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 99
Documents by Best Scientists*: 68
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 46
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.695
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Psychotherapy Integration?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Psychotherapist, Integrative psychotherapy, Clinical psychology, Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic psychotherapy. Psychodynamics is a key component of Psychotherapist research discussed in it. The research on Integrative psychotherapy discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Psychotherapy Training.

The journal addresses concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety.

  • Psychotherapist (98.98%)
  • Integrative psychotherapy (22.99%)
  • Clinical psychology (13.54%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • On Psychological Growth and Vulnerability: Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Need Frustration as a Unifying Principle (800 citations)
  • Treatment for chronic depression: Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP). (401 citations)
  • Mindfulness: A proposed common factor. (275 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Psychotherapy Integration:

The journal publications are organized to address concerns in the fields of Psychotherapist, Integrative psychotherapy, Clinical psychology, Cognition and Social psychology. The majority of Psychotherapist studies in the journal publications are focused on the issues of Psychodynamics. While the most cited publications focused on Clinical psychology, they were also able to explore topics like Metacognition, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Mentalization.

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

  • Psychotherapist
  • Social psychology
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in Journal of Psychotherapy Integration deals with Psychotherapist, Integrative psychotherapy, Interpersonal communication, Alliance and Posttraumatic stress. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration facilitated discussions that integrated Psychotherapist and Session (computer science). Integrative psychotherapy research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Mindfulness, Contemplation, Buddhism and Health care delivery.

The Interpersonal communication works featured in it incorporate elements from Self-concept, Emotional trauma, Motivational interviewing, Generalized anxiety disorder and Cognitive behavioral therapy. The studies in Alliance featured incorporate elements of Eating disorders and Depression (differential diagnoses). Empirical evidence, Applied research and Narrative are some topics wherein Posttraumatic stress research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Case formulation and treatment planning: How to take care of relationship and symptoms together. (6 citations)
  • Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Primer. (4 citations)
  • “Suddenly you are King Solomon”: Multiplicity, transformation and integration in compassion focused therapy chairwork (3 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 Psychotherapy Integration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Marvin R. Goldfried (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul L. Wachtel (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Giancarlo Dimaggio (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michael J. Constantino (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Louis G. Castonguay (11 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 Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Adelphi University (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • McGill University (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stony Brook University (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Long Island University (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (14 papers) absent 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, 63.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 9.09% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 36.36% of all publications and 54.55% 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 Psychotherapy

Another important aspect to consider when exploring the field of psychotherapy is the career pathways available for those interested in this area. Indeed, many researchers and authors of articles in the "Journal of Psychotherapy Integration" are practicing mental health professionals. If you are considering a career in this field, there are numerous pathways to take. However, the specific pathway you choose will depend on your interests, skills, and the educational opportunities available to you. For instance, you could choose to become a school psychologist, helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of students, parents, and school staff. This role involves assessing students for learning disabilities, emotional issues, and other psychological disorders, and then creating intervention strategies. School psychologists also work closely with teachers and parents to deliver these strategies, and to create a supportive learning environment for students. The journey to becoming a school psychologist involves years of specialized study and training. For instance, to practice as a school psychologist in West Virginia, you would typically need to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, followed by a master's degree in school psychology. You would also need to complete an internship lasting 1,200 hours, at least 600 of which must be in a school setting. So, you might be thinking, how long does it take to become a school psychologist in West Virginia? Well, the answer can range from 6 to 9 years, depending on the specific pathway chosen. In addition to the educational requirements, you would also need to pass the Praxis School Psychologist examination and apply for certification through the West Virginia Department of Education. So, while the journey might be long and challenging, the rewards of helping students achieve their potential can make it worthwhile for those passionate about education and psychology.

Top Publications

  • Recommendations for policy and practice of telepsychotherapy and e-mental health in Europe and beyond

    Tom Van Daele;Maria Karekla;Angelos P. Kassianos;Angelo Compare

    (2020)
    103 Citations
  • Telepsychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder: Impact on the working alliance

    Stéphanie Watts;André Marchand;Stéphane Bouchard;Patrick Gosselin

    (2020)
    73 Citations
  • Feasibility and effectiveness of a telehealth service delivery model for treating childhood posttraumatic stress: A community-based, open pilot trial of trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy.

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Pilot trial of a telepsychotherapy parenting skills intervention for veteran families: Implications for managing parenting stress during COVID-19

    Lindsay James Riegler;Stacey P. Raj;Emily L. Moscato;Megan E. Narad

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Integrating Psychotherapy With the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP)

    Christopher J. Hopwood;R. Michael Bagby;Tara Gralnick;Eunyoe Ro

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • eHealth to redress psychotherapy access barriers both new and old: A review of reviews and meta-analyses

    Charles B. Bennett;Camilo J. Ruggero;Anna C. Sever;Lamia Yanouri

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Posttraumatic growth as an integrative therapeutic philosophy.

    Richard G. Tedeschi;Bret A. Moore

    (2021)
    51 Citations
  • Telepsychotherapy with children and families: Lessons gleaned from two decades of translational research

    Shari L. Wade;Lisa M. Gies;Allison P. Fisher;Emily L. Moscato

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Telepsychotherapy in the age of COVID-19: A commentary

    Felix Inchausti;Angus MacBeth;Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon;Giancarlo Dimaggio

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • The COVID-19 pandemic and treating suicidal risk: The telepsychotherapy use of CAMS

    David A. Jobes;Jennifer A. Crumlish;Andrew D. Evans

    (2020)
    43 Citations

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