Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology brings together the latest innovative research that advances knowledge of psychopathology from infancy through adolescence.

The journal publishes studies that have a strong theoretical framework and use a diversity of methods, with an emphasis on empirical studies of the major forms of psychopathology found in childhood disorders (e.g., disruptive behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder).

Studies focus on the epidemiology, etiology, assessment, treatment, prognosis, and developmental course of these forms of psychopathology.

Studies highlighting risk and protective factors; the ecology and correlates of children's emotional, social, and behavior problems; and advances in prevention and treatment are featured.

The Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology is the official journal of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (ISRCAP), a multidisciplinary scientific society.

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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.

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.

• What i think and feel: A revised measure of children's manifest anxiety

  Citation: 1540

  Authors: Cecil R., Bert O.

• The Revised Conners' Parent Rating Scale (CPRS-R): Factor Structure, Reliability, and Criterion Validity

  Citation: 1400

  Authors: C. Keith, Gill, James D. A., Jeffery N.

• Normative data on Revised Conners Parent and Teacher Rating Scales

  Citation: 1346

  Authors: Charles H., C. Keith, Richard F.

• When to Use Broader Internalising and Externalising Subscales Instead of the Hypothesised Five Subscales on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ): Data from British Parents, Teachers and Children

  Citation: 1173

  Authors: Anna, Donna L., George B.

• A Meta-analytic Review of Components Associated with Parent Training Program Effectiveness

  Citation: 1160

  Authors: Jennifer, Linda Anne, Jill H., Cynthia L.

• Social Anxiety Among Adolescents: Linkages with Peer Relations and Friendships

  Citation: 1132

  Authors: Annette M., Nadja

• Comparing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Child Behavior Checklist: Is Small Beautiful?

  Citation: 1070

  Authors: Robert, Stephen

• The Relationship Between Parenting and Delinquency: A Meta-analysis

  Citation: 887

  Authors: Machteld, Judith Semon, Veroni I., Peter H., Wilma, Jan R. M.

• Ecological validity and cultural sensitivity for outcome research: Issues for the cultural adaptation and development of psychosocial treatments with Hispanics

  Citation: 732

  Authors: Guillermo, Janet, Carmen

• Development of a structured psychiatric interview for children: Agreement between child and parent on individual symptoms

  Citation: 666

  Authors: Barbara, Wendy