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Women and Therapy
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Women and Therapy

0270-3149

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wwat20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1003 8 10 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 10
Documents by Best Scientists*: 12
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 40
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.469
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Women & Therapy?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Gender studies, Social psychology, Psychotherapist, Developmental psychology and Feminist therapy. While Gender studies is the focus of Women & Therapy, it also provided insights into the studies of Identity (social science), Ethnic group, Immigration and Politics. Context (language use), Lesbian and Power (social and political) are some topics wherein Social psychology research discussed in it have an impact.

The study on Psychotherapist presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Feeling. Most of the works presented in Women & Therapy deals with Feminist therapy but it intersects with the subject of Feminist philosophy.

  • Gender studies (23.29%)
  • Social psychology (19.32%)
  • Psychotherapist (18.31%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Understanding everyday racism (362 citations)
  • Women in Prison: Approaches in the Treatment of Our Most Invisible Population (333 citations)
  • Gender Responsive Treatment and Services in Correctional Settings (224 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Women & Therapy:

The published articles explore disciplines such as Gender studies, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychotherapist and Clinical psychology. In addition to Gender studies research, the journal articles aim to explore topics under Domestic violence and Narrative. The studies on Social psychology discussed at the most cited papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Thematic analysis and Power (social and political).

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Gender studies, Sexual violence, Transnational feminism, Psychotherapist and Sexual assault. The work on Gender studies tackled in Women & Therapy brings together disciplines like Globalization, History of psychology and Decolonization. The research on Transnational feminism featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Epistemology, Aesthetics, Oppression and Foundation (evidence).

Psychotherapist research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Survivorship curve and Dyad. The presented Sexual assault research focuses mostly on Social media and, on occasion, topics in Social psychology, Internet privacy and Space (commercial competition). The Intersectionality works featured in it incorporate elements from Feminist therapy and Politics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Transnational Feminist Theory and Practice: An Introduction (3 citations)
  • A Feminist Liberation Framework for Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Thailand (2 citations)
  • Intersectionality Awakening Model of Womanista: A Transnational Treatment Approach for Latinx Women (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 Women & Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Laura S. Brown (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ellyn Kaschak (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jean Baker Miller (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lillian Comas-Díaz (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Esther D. Rothblum (8 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 Women & Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Alliant International University (49 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • San Jose State University (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Wellesley College (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Boston University (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Boston College (9 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, 10.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 36.00% 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.

Becoming a Contributor to Women & Therapy

Aspiring writers and researchers interested in contributing to the discourse in Women & Therapy are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the journal’s policies and research scope — this is particularly crucial in ensuring that one's work aligns with the journal's audience and objectives. It is essential to determine whether your research intersects with the study fields the journal emphasizes like Gender studies, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, or Feminist therapy.

In addition to the subject matter, understanding the submission process, including formatting requirements, deadlines, and the inclusion of peer reviews can significantly influence submission success. Another useful step in this process could be observing previously published content to gain an insight into the journal's preferred style and substance.

For those looking to contribute to Women & Therapy, appropriate academic qualifications are often necessary. A career path in a relevant field of study may be a crucial requirement. For example, let's observe the career route of a school psychologist, a practitioner who might contribute to the discourse, particularly in Social and Developmental Psychology. Familiarize yourself with the school psychologist requirements south dakota from our resources, for instance, to understand the educational and licensing prerequisites for such a role.

Becoming a published author in Women & Therapy is an excellent opportunity to contribute to research and discourse in Gender studies and related fields. Therefore, commit to your work's quality and ensure that it aligns with the journal's scope and standards.

Top Publications

  • Ambivalent White Racial Consciousness: Examining Intersectional Reflection and Complexity in Practitioner Graduate Training

    Nkiru Nnawulezi;Kim A. Case;Isis H. Settles

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • A Geospatial Analysis of Disclosure of and Social Reactions to Sexual Victimization on Twitter Using #MeToo

    Katherine W. Bogen;Lindsay M. Orchowski

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Online Disclosure of Sexual Victimization and Social Reactions: What Do We Know?

    Katherine W. Bogen;Lindsay M. Orchowski;Sarah E. Ullman

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Sexual Assault Resistance Education’s Benefits for Survivors of Attempted and Completed Rape

    Charlene Y. Senn;Paula Barata;Misha Eliasziw;Karen Hobden

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Meaningful Moments: How Mentors and Collaborators Helped Transform Career Challenges into Opportunities

    Isis H. Settles

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • My Life as a Female Leader in the Academy: Lessons Learned

    Nadine J. Kaslow

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • From the Borderland to the Midland: A Latina’s Journey into Academia

    Lisa Y. Flores

    (2020)
    1 Citations
  • Older Women in South Korea: Making Meaning and Thriving Through Adversity

    (2024)
    0 Citations
  • Introduction to the Special Issue on Feminist Therapy with Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive People

    (2023)
    0 Citations
  • Two Editors Reflect on Women and Therapy in the 1980s and 1990s

    Esther D. Rothblum;Ellen Cole

    (2020)
    0 Citations

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