Journal of American College Health

Aims & Scope

The Journal of American College Health provides information related to health in institutions of higher education.

The journal publishes articles encompassing many areas of this broad field, including clinical and preventive medicine, environmental and community health and safety, health promotion and education, management and administration, mental health, nursing, pharmacy, and sports medicine.

The Journal of American College Health is intended for college health professionals: administrators, health educators, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, professors, psychologists, student affairs personnel, and students as peer educators, consumers, and preprofessionals.

The journal publishes (1) scientific or research articles presenting significant new data, insights, or analyses; (2) state-of-the-art reviews; (3) clinical and program notes that describe successful and innovative procedures; and (4) brief reports, viewpoints, book reviews, and letters to the editor.

All content most go through a rigorous peer-review process before being selected for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.028

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	117

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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, 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.

• Trends in College Binge Drinking During a Period of Increased Prevention Efforts: Findings from 4 Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study Surveys: 1993–2001

  Citation: 920

  Authors: Henry, Jae Eun, Meichun, Mark, Toben F., Hang

• An Exploration of the Drive for Muscularity in Adolescent Boys and Girls

  Citation: 738

  Authors: Donald R., Doris K.

• College Binge Drinking in the 1990s: A Continuing Problem Results of the Harvard School of Public Health 1999 College Alcohol Study

  Citation: 659

  Authors: Henry, Jae Eun, Meichun, Hang

• Evaluation of a Resilience Intervention to Enhance Coping Strategies and Protective Factors and Decrease Symptomatology

  Citation: 507

  Authors: Mary, Christyn

• Eating Disorder Symptoms Among College Students: Prevalence, Persistence, Correlates, and Treatment-Seeking

  Citation: 466

  Authors: Daniel, Emily J., Kathryn, Nina E.

• A Meta-Analysis of College Students' Physical Activity Behaviors

  Citation: 432

  Authors: Xiaofen Deng, Jianmin, José Castro, Dwan Marie

• Changes in Binge Drinking and Related Problems Among American College Students Between 1993 and 1997 Results of the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study

  Citation: 426

  Authors: Henry, George W., Gretchen, Jeana, Hang

• College Students' Motivation for Physical Activity: Differentiating Men's and Women's Motives for Sport Participation and Exercise

  Citation: 417

  Authors: Marcus, Edward, John

• The Prevalence of Sleep Disorders in College Students: Impact on Academic Performance

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Jane F.

• College Women's Experiences with Physically Forced, Alcohol- or Other Drug-Enabled, and Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Before and Since Entering College

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Christopher P., Christine H., Tara D., Bonnie S., Sandra L.

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