Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy promotes a better understanding of what contributes to healthy adult relationships and how therapy facilitates the process.

Experts address key treatment issues for all types of adult relationships.

Articles explore couple therapy from the perspectives of theory, research, and practice, as well as issues related to the supervision and personal growth of clinicians.

Special thematic issues address a single topic for the entire issue, allowing a more significant focus on that particular topic.

A recent thematic issue studied clinical concerns with interracial couples.

The Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy discusses important issues from a multiplicity of therapeutic styles including: -marital therapy- couple therapy- same-sex couple therapy- premarital therapy- re-marital therapy- divorce therapy- sex therapy- marriage therapy- couple therapy as adjunct to the treatment of major mental illness, substance abuse, and spouse and family abuse.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14952

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	74

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.357

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.70

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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 Psychology and 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.

• The Porn Gap: Differences in Men's and Women's Pornography Patterns in Couple Relationships

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Jason S., Dean M., Brian J., Cameron C.

• Does Relationship and Marriage Education for Lower-Income Couples Work? A Meta-Analytic Study of Emerging Research

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Alan J., Tamara A.

• Resolving Attachment Injuries in Couples Using Emotionally Focused Therapy: A Three-Year Follow-Up

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Rebecca E., Judy A., Susan M.

• Decreasing Divorce in U.S. Army Couples: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial Using PREP for Strong Bonds

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Scott M., Elizabeth S., Howard J., Galena K., Donnella L.

• Using Technology to Connect in Romantic Relationships: Effects on Attachment, Relationship Satisfaction, and Stability in Emerging Adults

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Lori Cluff, Jonathan, Roy, Dean, Sarah

• Supporting Healthy Relationships in Low-Income, Violent Couples: Reducing Conflict and Strengthening Relationship Skills and Satisfaction

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Renay P. Cleary, Daniel J., John M.

• Demographic Predictors of Relationship and Marriage Education Participants' Pre- and Post-Program Relational and Individual Functioning

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Francesca, Angela, Emily, Mallory, Scott, Thomas

• Sliding Versus Deciding in Relationships: Associations With Relationship Quality, Commitment, and Infidelity

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Jesse, Galena K., Scott M.

• Homophobia and Clinical Competency: An Exploration of Couple and Family Therapists’ Beliefs

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Tegan, Thomas Stone, Christi R.

• Web-Based Couple Interventions: Do They Have a Future?

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Emily J., Brian D.

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