British Journal of Clinical Psychology

Aims & Scope

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology publishes original research, both empirical and theoretical, on all aspects of clinical psychology: • clinical and abnormal psychology featuring descriptive or experimental studies • aetiology, assessment and treatment of the whole range of psychological disorders irrespective of age group and setting • biological influences on individual behaviour • studies of psychological interventions and treatment on individuals, dyads, families and groups For specific submission requirements, please view the Author Guidelines.

The Journal is catholic with respect to the range of theories and methods used to answer substantive scientific problems.

Studies of samples with no current psychological disorder will only be considered if they have a direct bearing on clinical theory or practice.

The following types of paper are invited: • papers reporting original empirical investigations; • theoretical papers, provided that these are sufficiently related to empirical data; • review articles, which need not be exhaustive, but which should give an interpretation of the state of research in a given field and, where appropriate, identify its clinical implications; • Brief Reports and Comments.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	3.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1148

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	988

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.256

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and 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.

• The short‐form version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS‐21): Construct validity and normative data in a large non‐clinical sample

  Citation: 4235

  Authors: Julie D., John R.

• The development of a six‐item short‐form of the state scale of the Spielberger State—Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

  Citation: 2425

  Authors: Theresa M., Hilary

• The Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ) and its correlates

  Citation: 2067

  Authors: D. E., P. F., P., K. R.

• The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS): Construct validity, measurement properties and normative data in a large non‐clinical sample

  Citation: 2015

  Authors: John R., Julie D.

• Evolving guidelines for publication of qualitative research studies in psychology and related fields

  Citation: 1484

  Authors: Robert, Constance T., David L.

• The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS): Normative data and latent structure in a large non‐clinical sample

  Citation: 1217

  Authors: John R., Julie D.

• The origins and nature of compassion focused therapy

  Citation: 1094

  Authors: Paul

• Global prevalence of depression and elevated depressive symptoms among adolescents: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

  Citation: 904

  Authors: Shefaly, Esperanza Debby, Celine H. J.

• An introduction to the Rasch measurement model: An example using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

  Citation: 754

  Authors: Julie F., Alan

• Anorexia nervosa: Valued and visible. A cognitive‐interpersonal maintenance model and its implications for research and practice

  Citation: 699

  Authors: Ulrike, Janet

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