Journal of Counseling Psychology
Published by American Psychological Association
ISSN : 0022-0167 eISSN : 1939-2168
Abbreviation : J. Couns. Psychol.
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Counseling Psychology® publishes empirical research in the areas of counseling activities (including assessment, interventions, consultation, supervision, training, prevention, psychological education, and advocacy)career and educational development and vocational psychologydiversity and underrepresented populations in relation to counseling activitiesthe development of new measures to be used in counseling activitiesprofessional issues in counseling psychology In addition, the Journal of Counseling Psychology considers reviews or theoretical contributions that have the potential for stimulating further research in counseling psychology, and conceptual or empirical contributions about methodological issues in counseling psychology research.
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Impact Factor
Year | Value |
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2025 | 3.8 |
2024 | 3.80 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
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2024 | 1.734 |
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2024 | Q1 |
h-index
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2024 | 172 |
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Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
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.
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The meaning in life questionnaire: Assessing the presence of and search for meaning in life.
Citation: 3114
Authors: Michael F., Patricia, Shigehiro, Matthew
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Testing Moderator and Mediator Effects in Counseling Psychology Research.
Citation: 2541
Authors: Patricia A., Andrew P., Kenneth E.
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Development and validation of the Working Alliance Inventory.
Citation: 2222
Authors: Adam O., Leslie S.
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Consensual qualitative research: An update.
Citation: 1802
Authors: Clara E., Sarah, Barbara J., Elizabeth Nutt, Shirley A., Nicholas
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Quality and trustworthiness in qualitative research in counseling psychology.
Citation: 1758
Authors: Susan L.
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Relation between working alliance and outcome in psychotherapy: A meta-analysis.
Citation: 1487
Authors: Adam O., B. Dianne
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Contextual supports and barriers to career choice: A social cognitive analysis.
Citation: 1329
Authors: Robert W., Steven D., Gail
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Circumscription and compromise: A developmental theory of occupational aspirations.
Citation: 1269
Authors: Linda S.
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Best practices for missing data management in counseling psychology.
Citation: 1267
Authors: Gabriel L., Sheri, Noel A.
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Conceptualization and measurement of ethnic identity: Current status and future directions.
Citation: 1210
Authors: Jean S., Anthony D.