Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology

Aims & Scope

Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology® publishes articles representing the professional and applied activities of pediatric psychology.

The journal comprehensively describes the breadth and richness of the field in its diverse activities;complements the scientific development of the field with information on the applied/clinical side;provides modeling that addresses the ways practicing pediatric psychologists incorporate empirical literature into day-to-day activities;emphasizes work that incorporates and cites evidence from the science base; andprovides a forum for those engaged in primarily clinical activities to report on their activities and inform future research activities.

Articles include a range of formats such as commentaries, reviews, and clinical case reports in addition to more traditional empirical clinical studies.

Articles address issues such as: professional and training activities in pediatric psychology and interprofessional functioning;funding/reimbursement patterns and the evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of clinical services;program development;organization of clinical services and workforce analyses;applications of evidence based interventions in "real world" settings with particular attention to potential barriers and solutions and considerations of diverse populations;critical analyses of professional practice issues;clinical innovations, e.g., emerging use of technology in clinical practice;case studies, particularly case studies that have enough detail to be replicated and that provide a basis for larger scale intervention studies; andorganizational, state and federal policies as they impact the practice of pediatric psychology, with a particular emphasis on changes due to health care reform.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16543

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	143

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.303

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

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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 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.

• Well-Being and Suicidality Among Transgender Youth After Gender-Affirming Hormones

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Luke R., Laurel B., Anna M., Christine N.

• The Relationship Between Family Acceptance-Rejection and Transgender Youth Psychosocial Functioning

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Emily M., Lydia, Kristin A., Rebekah, Laura, Amy C.

• Implementation of Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes in Pediatric Daily Clinical Practice: The KLIK Experience

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Lotte, Hedy A., Perrine F., Channa T., Sasja A., Simone M., Chris M., Antonia H. M., Karin, Marjolein, Marion A., Johannes B., Heleen, Martha A.

• Parent–Child Interaction Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Adaptations With a Child With Severe Developmental Delays

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Roseanne, Karen, Marianne, William G.

• The Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Measure: Psychometric Validity of an Adolescent Extension

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Marco A., Hanno, Diane, Gia

• Promoting Psychological Flexibility in Parents of Adolescents With Chronic Pain: Pilot Study of an 8-Week Group Intervention

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Dustin P., Beth, Mark

• Development and Preliminary Implementation of a Psychosocial Service Into Standard Medical Care for Pediatric Epilepsy

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Shanna M., Katherine, Avani C.

• An RCT of an Internet Intervention for Pediatric Encopresis With One-Year Follow-Up

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Lee M., Frances P., Holly R., Stephen M., Lynn S., Karen S., James L., Daniel J.

• Novel Interventions in Children’s Health Care (NICH): Innovative Treatment for Youth With Complex Medical Conditions

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Michael A., Kim, Matthew, David V., Dana, Alyson, David

• Healthy Steps as a Moderator: The Impact of Maternal Trauma on Child Social-Emotional Development

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Rahil D., Ellen J., Laura M., Zachary S., Rebecca D. A., Susan, Andrew D.

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