Behaviour Change

Aims & Scope

Behaviour Change is the journal of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy and has long been considered a leader in its field.

It is a quarterly journal that publishes research involving the application of behavioural and cognitive-behavioural principles and techniques to the assessment and treatment of various problems.

Features of Behaviour Change include: original empirical studies using either single subject or group comparison methodologies review articles case studies brief technical and clinical notes book reviews special issues dealing with particular topics in depth.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.915

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5559

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	149

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

• A Universal Prevention Trial of Anxiety and Depressive Symptomatology in Childhood: Preliminary Data from an Australian Study

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Hayley M., Paula M., Mark R.

• The Murdoch Early Intervention Program After 2 Years

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Jay S., David J.

• Rumination and Experiential Avoidance in Depression

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Gemille, Michelle L., Sally

• A Universal Prevention Trial of Anxiety Symptomology during Childhood: Results at 1-Year Follow-up

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Hayley M., Paula M., Sally

• Review of Life Satisfaction Measures for Adolescents

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Rich, E. Scott

• A Longitudinal Study of Developmental Differences in Universal Preventive Intervention for Child Anxiety

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Sally, Paula M.

• Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Rachel K., John M., Nicola S.

• Clinical Supervision in Four Mental Health Professions: A Review of the Evidence

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Susan H., Jill, David, Jenny, Linda

• Meaning Reconstruction in the Wake of Loss: Evolution of a Research Program

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Robert A.

• The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale: A Psychometric Investigation with Australian Youth

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Raelene L., Eleonora, Bruce F.

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