Child and Family Behavior Therapy

Aims & Scope

Child & Family Behavior Therapy is a multi-dimensional source for contemporary applied research addressing the needs of children, adults, and their families, as well as practitioners and researchers.

This peer reviewed/peer refereed journal offers original research, examples, and behavioral procedures for practitioners and educators.

Dr.

Cyril Franks, Distinguished Editor Emeritus and Editor Dr.

Charles Diament along with Book Review Editor Dr.

Howard Paul and Associate Editor Dr.

Raymond Romanczyk, bring together leading internationally known experts on evidence based practice to review developments in the field and highlight implications for clinical practice.

This journal focuses on the practical applications of broadly defined behavior therapy (behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, applied behavior analysis).

The demonstrably validated evidence-based interventions from around the world will facilitate the work of child psychologists, psychiatrists, teachers, social workers, school counselors, family therapists, researchers, and other practitioners.

Regular features include extensive book reviews, case studies, and technique innovations.

Child & Family Behavior Therapy examines such issues as: -interventions for parents as well as children- school and homework issues- social skills development - comprehensive behavioral interventions

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.278

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	36

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17384

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	45

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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 and Social Sciences, 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 Evolution of Discipline Practices: School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports

  Citation: 483

  Authors: George, Robert

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy:

  Citation: 313

  Authors: Sheila

• Using Acceptance and Commitment Training in the Support of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism

  Citation: 269

  Authors: John T., Steven C.

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Behavior Problem Children: One and Two Year Maintenance of Treatment Effects in the Family

  Citation: 257

  Authors: Sheila M., Beverly W., Toni L., Cheryl B., Jane G., Korey K.

• Family Stress and Adjustment as Perceived by Parents of Children with Autism or Down Syndrome: Implications for Intervention

  Citation: 254

  Authors: John L., Sam B.

• Development of a Unified Protocol for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Youth

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Jill T., Clark R., Lauren R., David H.

• Outcomes of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: A Comparison of Treatment Completers and Study Dropouts One to Three Years Later

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Stephen R., Sheila M., Daniel L., Arista, Jenifer, Daniel, Korey K.

• Evaluation of the Acceptability of Treatments for Children's Behavioral Difficulties

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Thomas M., David P., Linda J.

• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Parents' Perceptions of Untreated Siblings

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Elizabeth V., Sheila M., Steven R., James

• Initial Psychometric Properties of a Brief Parent-Report Instrument for Assessing Tic Severity in Children with Chronic Tic Disorders

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Susanna, Michael B., Benjamin T. P., Douglas W., John

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