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Spirituality in Clinical Practice
H-index 11

Spirituality in Clinical Practice

2326-4500

Published by: American Psychological Association

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 635 30 79 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 37
Documents by Best Scientists*: 84
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 24
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.641
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Spirituality in Clinical Practice?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Spirituality, Psychotherapist, Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Clinical Practice. Spirituality research discussed connects with the study of Evidence-based practice. It explores issues in Psychotherapist which can be linked to other research areas like Intervention (counseling), Meditation and Forgiveness.

Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Religiosity, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety.

  • Spirituality (49.21%)
  • Psychotherapist (46.03%)
  • Clinical psychology (19.05%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Role of Gratitude in Spiritual Well-being in Asymptomatic Heart Failure Patients. (58 citations)
  • A community-based treatment for Native American historical trauma: Prospects for evidence-based practice. (55 citations)
  • Spiritual functioning among veterans seeking residential treatment for PTSD: A matched control group study. (41 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Spirituality in Clinical Practice:

The journal articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Spirituality, Psychotherapist, Clinical psychology, Mental health and Social psychology. The most cited articles feature works in Psychotherapist, more specifically Distress and Historical trauma, and explore their relation to disciplines like Primer (cosmetics) and Thematic analysis. While Clinical psychology is the focus of the journal articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Religiosity and Association (psychology).

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

  • Psychotherapist
  • Social psychology
  • Mental illness

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in Spirituality in Clinical Practice are Spirituality, Social psychology, Psychotherapist, Clinical psychology and Mental health. Spirituality in Clinical Practice facilitates the exploration of Spirituality in relation to the other disciplines, such as Psychological testing, Addiction, Clinical Practice, Gerontology and Range (biology). Issues in Social psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Positivism, Faith and Humility.

Topics in Psychotherapist explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Rumination and Meditation. Topics in Clinical psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Sexual minority and Psychological distress. The journal addresses concerns in the field of Mental health by exploring it in line with topics in Coping (psychology) which intersect with Affect (psychology), Existentialism and Interpersonal communication subjects.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The role of civility and cultural humility in navigating controversial areas in psychology (1 citations)
  • Conceptual and clinical implications of a “Haunted People Syndrome”. (1 citations)
  • Gradually sudden: Vital spiritual experiences for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. (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 Spirituality in Clinical Practice (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas G. Plante (14 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Len Sperry (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kenneth I. Pargament (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Don E. Davis (10 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Joshua N. Hook (10 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 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 Spirituality in Clinical Practice (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of North Texas (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Columbia University (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bowling Green State University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Santa Clara University (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 65.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.33% 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 33.33% 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 for Spiritual Clinical Practitioners

The field of Spirituality in Clinical Practice offers growth opportunities in various career streams such as psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, and social psychologists. If one has a keen interest in exploring mental health in depth, this degree can be a stepping stone. A career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) may prove rewarding for those interested in applying the principles of spirituality in clinical practice to physical and mental health interventions. BCBAs can apply their skills in a wide variety of settings, including mental health centers, hospitals, counseling centers, and private practice. For instance, clinical psychologists who are also board-certified behavior analysts can work towards integrating spirituality into behavior analysis, creating treatments useful to those who value spirituality significantly. The certification requirements may vary from state to state; however, professionals typically need a master's degree and a certain amount of clinical experience. The online pathway provides convenience, flexibility, and ease to the whole learning process. For more details of the certification process, requirements, and advantages of becoming a certified spiritual clinical practitioner in Nebraska and other regions, refer to how to become a bcba in Nebraska online. This comprehensive guide provides you step-by-step process to proliferate your career opportunities in the spiritual clinical practice field.

Top Publications

  • Novel online training program improves spiritual competencies in mental health care.

    Michelle J. Pearce;Kenneth I. Pargament;Holly K. Oxhandler;Cassandra Vieten

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • The therapeutic value of experiencing spirituality in nature.

    Lia Naor;Ofra Mayseless

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Religious/spiritual abuse and trauma: A systematic review of the empirical literature.

    (2022)
    19 Citations
  • Spiritual fortitude: A systematic review of the literature and implications for COVID-19 coping

    Hansong Zhang;Joshua N. Hook;Daryl R. Van Tongeren;Edward B. Davis

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • A mixed-method intervention study on relational spirituality and humility among religious leaders.

    Peter J. Jankowski;Steven J. Sandage;Elizabeth G. Ruffing;Sarah A. Crabtree

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Mental illness, normal psychological processes, or attacks by the devil? Three lenses to frame demonic struggles in therapy.

    Julie J. Exline;Kenneth I. Pargament;Joshua A. Wilt;Valencia A. Harriott

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Religious commitment, spirituality, and attitudes toward God as related to psychological and medical help-seeking: The role of spiritual bypass.

    Jesse Fox;Gabriela Picciotto;Craig S. Cashwell;Everett L. Worthington Jr.

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Religious and spiritual struggles and coping amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study

    Hansong Zhang;Joshua N. Hook;Adam S. Hodge;Steven P. Coomes

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Psychopathology, normal psychological processes, or supernatural encounters? Three ways to frame reports of after-death communication.

    Julie J. Exline

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Attitudes of religious leaders toward integrating psychology and church ministry.

    Adam S. Hodge;Joshua N. Hook;Don E. Davis;Mark R. McMinn

    (2020)
    11 Citations

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