Consulting Psychology Journal

Aims & Scope

The mission of this journal is to advance knowledge and practice in all areas of consulting psychology (including but not limited to coaching, assessment, leadership, corporate consulting, consulting to schools, team consulting, etc.).

This includes issues at the individual, group, and organizational/systemic levels so long as there is a consulting focus.

Articles crossing two or more levels are particularly welcomed.

The journal is international in scope and is uniquely placed to reach both academic and consulting practitioner audiences.

The journal publishes articles in the following areas: theoretical/conceptual articles with implications for application to consulting; original empirical research related to consulting psychology; in-depth reviews of the research and literature in specific areas of consulting practice; case studies that demonstrate the application of consultation methods/strategies and that advance professional practice; articles on consulting psychology training practice development; articles advancing the scientist-practitioner and practitioner-scientist consulting psychology linkages.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.438

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12908

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	130

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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, 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.

• When a "happy" worker is really a "productive" worker: A review and further refinement of the happy-productive worker thesis.

  Citation: 302

  Authors: Russell, Thomas A.

• The path to a healthy workplace: A critical review linking healthy workplace practices, employee well-being, and organizational improvements.

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Matthew J., Melanie, David C.

• Why flexible and adaptive leadership is essential.

  Citation: 255

  Authors: Gary, Rubina

• The story of hardiness: Twenty years of theorizing, research, and practice.

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Salvatore R.

• Toward a conceptual understanding and definition of executive coaching.

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Richard R.

• Executive coaching: A comprehensive review of the literature.

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Sheila, Mary Z.

• Hardiness protects against war-related stress in Army Reserve forces.

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Paul T.

• Employee resilience: Directions for resilience development.

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Joana R. C., Sanna, Katharina

• Executive coaching: An outcome study.

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Karol M.

• Developmental readiness: Accelerating leader development.

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Bruce J., Sean T.

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