Journal of Family Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Family Therapy seeks to advance the understanding of human systems such as couples, families, professional networks and wider groups, and how to most effectively intervene in such systems.

It will publish articles on theory, research, practice and training, which are written in language that is accessible both to family therapists and other disciplines.

The high-profile editorial board includes leading academics and professionals from around the world in keeping with an intention to attract a high standard of international contributions, which will have global reach and influence.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.453

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12571

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	154

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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.

• Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems

  Citation: 866

  Authors: David H.

• Resilience concepts and findings: implications for family therapy

  Citation: 524

  Authors: Michael

• The McMaster Approach to Families: theory, assessment, treatment and research

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Ivan W., Christine E., Gabor I., Duane S., Nathan B.

• The empirical and theoretical base of family therapy and multiple family day therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa

  Citation: 232

  Authors: Ivan

• Family Assessment Measure (FAM) and Process Model of Family Functioning

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Harvey, Paul, Gill

• The Beavers Systems Model of Family Functioning

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Robert, Robert B.

• Comparing qualitative research methodologies for systemic research: the use of grounded theory, discourse analysis and narrative analysis

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Charlotte

• Developing an indicator of family function and a practicable outcome measure for systemic family and couple therapy: the SCORE

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Peter, Julia, Emma, Judith

• The effectiveness of family therapy and systemic interventions for child‐focused problems

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Alan

• Family therapy and systemic interventions for child‐focused problems: the current evidence base

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Alan

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