Clinical Gerontologist

Aims & Scope

Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults.

Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults.

Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics.

Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field.

Authors report original research and conceptual reviews.

A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists.

This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.046

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4482

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	817

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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, Nursing, 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.

• 9/Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

  Citation: 4225

  Authors: Jerome A., Javaid I.

• Screening Tests for Geriatric Depression

  Citation: 1135

  Authors: T. L., Jerome A., Owen, Philip H., Michael, Terrence L.

• 6/Use of the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale with Older Adults

  Citation: 515

  Authors: Lenore, Linda

• A Validity and Reliability Study of the Japanese Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale 15 (GDS-15-J)

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Kazuyuki, Morihiro, Isao, Takashi, Takeshi

• Barriers and Facilitators to Social Participation in Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Braedon G., Jessamine T-H., Viviana M.

• Older Adults’ Experiences with Audiovisual Virtual Reality: Perceived Usefulness and Other Factors Influencing Technology Acceptance

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Amy Restorick, Bob, Kelley, M. Elise

• Is Psychological Vulnerability Related to the Experience of Fraud in Older Adults?

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Peter A., Laurie, Daniel

• Hong Kong Validation of Measuring Instruments of Mental Health Status of the Elderly

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Iris, K. W.

• Self-Compassion, Coping Strategies, and Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of People with Dementia

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Joanna, Jane, Tom G, Magdalena

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults: A Conceptual Review

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Anica, Joan M., Debra M., Jennifer

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