Aims & Scope
Papers published in Behavioral Disorders (BD) are reports of original investigations and theoretical papers that relate to the education of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Published articles may use within-or between-subject designs.
Both quantitative and qualitative studies are considered appropriate, although to date most submissions have been quantitative in nature.
Research, program evaluation reports, and position papers should be assessed for their social significance.
Socially significant experimental investigations may be basic or applied in nature, although BD has a tradition of publishing applied research, especially studies related to assessment of and intervention with children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Teacher educators, teachers, psychologists, administrators, and researchers with an interest in emotional and behavioral disorders constitute the majority of BD subscribers.
Theoretical or translation of research, practice, or policy in the form of a “position†statement will be considered for the Forum section of the journal.
In addition, we will accept Brief reports of research that will allow new researchers (e.g., junior faculty, graduate students) to submit studies (e.g., pilot studies) that possess particular interest to the field but may lack the methodological rigor (e.g., small sample size) to meet the standard of a regular research article.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
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| 2025 | 1.6 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
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| 2024 | 0.720 |
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| 2024 | Q1 |
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Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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Prevention and Intervention with Young Children's Challenging Behavior: Perspectives regarding Current Knowledge
Citation: 190
Authors: Glen, Philip S., Lise, Judith J., Maureen, Barbara J., Lee, Mary Louise, Matthew A., Amy, Wayne, Ursula, D.J., Sharon, Cathy
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Functional Analysis of Classroom Variables for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Citation: 188
Authors: Glen, Lee, Maria, Shelley, Diane, Karen E., Ronnie, George D.
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Special Education Teacher Preparation in Classroom Management: Implications for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Citation: 146
Authors: Regina M., Daniel J.
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Early Intervention for Children with Conduct Disorders: A Quantitative Synthesis of Single-Subject Research
Citation: 142
Authors: Thomas E., Margo A., Stephen B., Colette
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Vulnerable Decision Points for Disproportionate Office Discipline Referrals: Comparisons of Discipline for African American and White Elementary School Students
Citation: 131
Authors: Keith, Erik J., Kent, Rhonda N. T., Robert H.
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Risk and Protective Factors Associated with the Bullying Involvement of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Citation: 127
Authors: Chad A., Dorothy L.
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Classroom Management Strategies: Are They Setting Events for Coercion?
Citation: 125
Authors: Richard E., Philip L., Susan L.
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A Descriptive Analysis of Aggressive Behavior in Classrooms for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Citation: 121
Authors: Joseph H., Frank J., Richard E.