Journal of College Counseling

Aims & Scope

Journal of College Counseling advances the college counseling research base and informs the practice of counselors working in higher education settings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11939

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	21

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.482

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

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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 Social Sciences, 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.

• Further Psychometric Support for the 10‐Item Version of the Perceived Stress Scale

  Citation: 652

  Authors: Jonathan W., Lisa N., Eric A.

• First‐Generation Students' Sense of Belonging, Mental Health, and Use of Counseling Services at Public Research Universities

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Michael J., Krista M., Ronald L.

• Social Support and Demographic Correlates of Acculturative Stress in International Students

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Senel, Philip R., Adria, Nada

• First‐Generation Undergraduate Students' Social Support, Depression, and Life Satisfaction

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Sharon Rae, Aimee, Melissa Londoño, Adriel, Kelly M.

• Professional Issues: Common Stressors Among International College Students: Research and Counseling Implications

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Charles P.

• Helicopter Parenting: The Effect of an Overbearing Caregiving Style on Peer Attachment and Self‐Efficacy

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Daniel J., Stacy R., Jesse A., Linda L., David J., Adelle D., Samantha, Amber

• Managing Perceived Stress Among College Students: The Roles of Social Support and Dysfunctional Coping

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Ruth Chu‐Lien

• Contemporary College Student Anxiety: The Role of Academic Distress, Financial Stress, and Support

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Payton J., So Yeon, G. Tyler

• Self‐Efficacy of First‐Generation and Non‐First‐Generation College Students: The Relationship With Academic Performance and College Adjustment

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Lucila, Laura

• College Student Cyberbullying: Self‐Esteem, Depression, Loneliness, and Attachment

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Mary E., M. Carole

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