British Journal of Health Psychology

Aims & Scope

The British Journal of Health Psychology publishes original research on all aspects of psychology related to health, health-related behaviour and illness across the lifespan including: • experimental and clinical research on aetiology • management of acute and chronic illness • responses to ill-health • screening and medical procedures • psychosocial mediators of health-related behaviours • influence of emotion on health and health-related behaviours • psychosocial processes relevant to disease outcomes • health related behaviour change • psychological interventions in health and disease • emotional and behavioural responses to ill health, screening and medical procedures • psychological aspects of prevention It encourages submissions of papers reporting experimental, theoretical and applied studies using quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods approaches.

Research carried out at the individual, group and community levels is welcome.

The journal also welcomes systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Submissions concerning clinical applications and interventions are particularly encouraged.

View Aims & Scope

---

Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	3.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2640

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	876

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.415

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

---

---

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

---

Subjects & Keywords

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

• Ecological momentary interventions: Incorporating mobile technology into psychosocial and health behaviour treatments

  Citation: 1150

  Authors: Kristin E., Joshua M.

• Demographic and attitudinal determinants of protective behaviours during a pandemic: A review

  Citation: 955

  Authors: Alison, Susan

• A validity and reliability study of the coping self‐efficacy scale

  Citation: 649

  Authors: Margaret A., Torsten B., Donald B., Jonelle M., Susan

• How big is the physical activity intention–behaviour gap? A meta‐analysis using the action control framework

  Citation: 505

  Authors: Ryan E., Gert‐Jan

• Integrating the theory of planned behaviour and self‐determination theory in health behaviour: A meta‐analysis

  Citation: 471

  Authors: Martin S., Nikos L. D.

• The use and reporting of cluster analysis in health psychology: A review

  Citation: 450

  Authors: Jane., Deanna., Matthew., John., Robert.

• What is the best way to change self‐efficacy to promote lifestyle and recreational physical activity? A systematic review with meta‐analysis

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Stefanie, Jemma, David P.

• Combining motivational and volitional interventions to promote exercise participation: Protection motivation theory and implementation intentions

  Citation: 427

  Authors: Sarah, Sheina, Paschal

• Evidence for the independence of positive and negative well‐being: Implications for quality of life assessment

  Citation: 374

  Authors: Felicia A., Joyce E.

• Action plans and coping plans for physical exercise: A longitudinal intervention study in cardiac rehabilitation

  Citation: 351

  Authors: Falko F., Urte, Ralf

---