Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Behavioral Medicine is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary publication devoted to furthering understanding of physical health and illness through the knowledge, methods, and techniques of behavioral science.

A significant function of the journal is the application of this knowledge to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation and to the promotion of health at the individual, community, and population levels.

The content of the journal spans all areas of basic and applied behavioral medicine research, conducted in and informed by all related disciplines including but not limited to: psychology, medicine, the public health sciences, sociology, anthropology, health economics, nursing, and biostatistics.

Topics welcomed include but are not limited to: prevention of disease and health promotion; the effects of psychological stress on physical and psychological functioning; sociocultural influences on health and illness; adherence to medical regimens; the study of health related behaviors including tobacco use, substance use, sexual behavior, physical activity, and obesity; health services research; and behavioral factors in the prevention and treatment of somatic disorders.

Reports of interdisciplinary approaches to research are particularly welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	2.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4573

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	867

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.033

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	113

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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.

• Discrimination and racial disparities in health: evidence and needed research

  Citation: 2278

  Authors: David R., Selina A.

• Comparison of two modes of stress measurement: Daily hassles and uplifts versus major life events

  Citation: 2089

  Authors: Allen D., James C., Catherine, Richard S.

• Social Support and Health: A Review of Physiological Processes Potentially Underlying Links to Disease Outcomes

  Citation: 1677

  Authors: Bert N.

• The Fear-Avoidance Model of Musculoskeletal Pain: Current State of Scientific Evidence

  Citation: 1663

  Authors: Maaike, Mariëlle E. J. B., Steven J., Geert, Katja, Johan W. S.

• The role of coping responses and social resources in attenuating the stress of life events

  Citation: 1278

  Authors: Andrew G., Rudolf H.

• Relationships between mindfulness practice and levels of mindfulness, medical and psychological symptoms and well-being in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program

  Citation: 1270

  Authors: James, Ruth A.

• The clinical use of mindfulness meditation for the self-regulation of chronic pain

  Citation: 1185

  Authors: Jon, Leslie, Robert

• Measuring nicotine dependence: A review of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire

  Citation: 1130

  Authors: Karl -Oiov, Nina G.

• Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Medical and Premedical Students

  Citation: 955

  Authors: Shauna L., Gary E., Ginny

• The effects of physical activity on sleep: a meta-analytic review

  Citation: 951

  Authors: M. Alexandra, Michelle C., Bridget A., Amanda W., Michael W.

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