International Journal of Play Therapy

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Play Therapy is dedicated to publishing and disseminating reports of original research, theoretical articles, and substantive reviews of topics germane to play therapy on behalf of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, and other mental health professionals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16885

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	67

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.292

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Short-term group play therapy with Chinese earthquake victims: Effects on anxiety, depression and adjustment.

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Yih-Jiun

• Treatment for childhood refugee trauma: A randomized, controlled trial.

  Citation: 95

  Authors: April A., Diana M., Rhyan

• School-Based Child-Centered Play Therapy with Hispanic Children: Outcomes and Cultural Consideration.

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Yvonne, Sue C.

• Play therapy with children exhibiting symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Dee C., April, Mei-Hsiang

• The effectiveness of play therapy: Responding to the critics.

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Dee, Sue, Tammy, Leslie

• What the research shows about play therapy.

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Sue, Dee

• Intensive child-centered play therapy with child witnesses of domestic violence.

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Sarina, Garry L., Maria

• A School-Based Group Play/Activity Therapy Intervention with Learning Disabled Preadolescents Exhibiting Behavior Problems.

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Jill, Sue C.

• Head start early mental health intervention: Effects of child-centered play therapy on disruptive behaviors.

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Sue C., Peggy L., Angela I., Kristin, Yulia, Leslie D.

• Measurement of playfulness: A neglected therapist variable.

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Charles, Robyn

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