Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (JPCS) publishes high-quality research that addresses theoretical, practical, professional, or training issues relevant to psychology, counselling, and career guidance in schools.

Manuscripts report empirical studies, critical reviews or applied practices on topics of interest to educational and psychological communities globally.

JPCS requires authors to meet all stylistic and ethical guidelines in the most recent APA Publication Manual.

Three manuscript submissions are available: Original Article, Review Article and Practitioner Paper.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.842

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6297

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
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.

• 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 Student Motivation Scale: A Tool for Measuring and Enhancing Motivation

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Andrew J.

• Grit and Determination: A Review of Literature With Implications for Theory and Research

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Jesus Alfonso D., Mantak, Gaowei

• Schools and Natural Disaster Recovery: The Unique and Vital Role That Teachers and Education Professionals Play in Ensuring the Mental Health of Students Following Natural Disasters

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Robyne, Alexandra, Gillian, Steven, Sonja, Nikki, Claire, Justin

• Relationship Between Positive Childhood Experiences and Psychological Resilience in University Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Metin, Ä°lhan

• It Hurts To Be Lonely! Loneliness and Positive Mental Wellbeing in Australian Rural and Urban Adolescents

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Stephen, John, Annemaree, Lisa, Bernard

• Sticks and stones and sugar and spice: girls' and boys' aggression in schools

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Laurence D.

• Protective Factors Contributing to Wellbeing Among Refugee Youth in Australia

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Meryan, Nigar G., Robert

• Career-related teacher support: A review of roles that teachers play in supporting students’ career planning

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Lawrence P.W., Mantak, Gaowei

• Social Support Seeking in Relation to Parental Attachment and Peer Relationships Among Victims of Cyberbullying

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Anna, Hana, Michelle F., Lenka, Alena

• School connectedness and child anxiety

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Paige J., Jeffrey E., Elizabeth P., Amy E., Kelly, Golda S.

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