Journal of Poetry Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Poetry Therapy (JPT) , sponsored by the National Association for Poetry Therapy, is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal committed to the publication of original articles concerned with the use of the literary arts in therapeutic, educational, and community-building capacities.

The purview of the JPT includes the use of bibliotherapy, journal therapy, creative writing, narrative, lyrics, storytelling, and metaphor in human service settings.

Research (qualitative and quantitative) , practice (clinical and education), theoretical, and literary studies are emphasized.

The intended audience of JPT includes those in the allied helping professions and education, as well as those in literary/artistic fields with a concern toward promoting growth and healing through language, symbol, and story.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18228

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	116

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.259

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	1.00

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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.

• Citation: 87

  Authors: Edgar H.

• Bibliotherapy: Historical and research perspectives

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Debbie

• Poetic inquiry and multidisciplinary qualitative research

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Debbie

• Evaluating the use of poetry to improve well-being and emotional resilience in cancer patients

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Ingrid, John, Robin, Pamela

• The healing power of writing: applying the expressive/creative component of poetry therapy

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Kathleen, Nicholas

• Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Cecilia

• Bibliotherapy: A tool to promote children's psychological well-being

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Carla Vale, Luísa

• The practice of poetry and the psychology of well-being

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Adam M.

• Bibliotherapy for youth and adolescents—School-based application and research

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Debbie, David

• Mystery to mastery: An exploration of what happens in the black box of writing and healing

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Reinekke, Frans

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