Journal of Psychosomatic Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine.

The scope is broad and ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services.

Papers will normally be concerned with illness or patients rather than studies of healthy populations.

Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome.

In addition to peer-reviewed original papers, the journal publishes editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal's aims.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	3.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.308

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	182

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3056

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2548

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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.

• The validity of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

  Citation: 7814

  Authors: Ingvar, Alv A, Tone Tangen, Dag

• The social readjustment rating scale

  Citation: 7482

  Authors: Thomas H., Richard H.

• The twenty-item Toronto Alexithymia scale—I. Item selection and cross-validation of the factor structure

  Citation: 3810

  Authors: R.Michael, James D.A., Graeme J.

• The three-factor eating questionnaire to measure dietary restraint, disinhibition and hunger

  Citation: 3776

  Authors: Albert J., Samuel

• Mindfulness-based stress reduction and health benefits

  Citation: 2950

  Authors: Paul, Ludger, Stefan, Harald

• The multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI) psychometric qualities of an instrument to assess fatigue

  Citation: 2825

  Authors: E.M.A., B., B., J.C.J.M.

• The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire

  Citation: 2521

  Authors: Elizabeth, Keith J., Jodie, John

• Development of a fatigue scale

  Citation: 2291

  Authors: Trudie, G., Teresa, Louise, S., D., E.P.

• International experiences with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-A review of validation data and clinical results

  Citation: 2159

  Authors: Christoph

• Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress

  Citation: 1998

  Authors: Constantine, George P

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