Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Aims & Scope

This journal is devoted to the application of theory and research from social psychology toward the better understanding of human adaptation and adjustment, including both the alleviation of psychological problems and distress (e.g., psychopathology) and the enhancement of psychological well-being among the psychologically healthy.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) traditionally defined psychopathology (e.g., depression), common emotional and behavioral problems in living (e.g., conflicts in close relationships), the enhancement of subjective well-being, and the processes of psychological change in everyday life (e.g., self-regulation) and professional settings (e.g., psychotherapy and counseling).

Articles reporting the results of theory-driven empirical research are given priority, but theoretical articles, review articles, clinical case studies, and essays on professional issues are also welcome.

Articles describing the development of new scales (personality or otherwise) or the revision of existing scales are not appropriate for this journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.428

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	116

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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, 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 Explanatory and Predictive Scope of Self-Efficacy Theory

  Citation: 2413

  Authors: Albert

• Strengths of Character and Well-Being

  Citation: 1071

  Authors: Nansook, Christopher, Martin E. P.

• The Self–Stigma of Mental Illness: Implications for Self–Esteem and Self–Efficacy

  Citation: 936

  Authors: Patrick W., Amy C., Leah

• Meta-Analysis of the Relationships Between Social Support and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents

  Citation: 626

  Authors: Po Sen, Donald A., Eric

• No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression

  Citation: 614

  Authors: Melissa G., Rachel, Courtney, Jordyn

• Point-Counterpoints: Anxiety and Social Exclusion

  Citation: 482

  Authors: Roy F., Dianne M.

• Motivational Interviewing and Self–Determination Theory

  Citation: 481

  Authors: David, Richard M., Vannessa Jayne, Stephen

• Responses to Social Exclusion: Social Anxiety, Jealousy, Loneliness, Depression, and Low Self-Esteem

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Mark R.

• Adverse Effects of the Media Portrayed Thin-Ideal on Women and Linkages to Bulimic Symptomatology

  Citation: 446

  Authors: Eric, Heather E.

• Body Image and Televised Images of Thinness and Attractiveness: A Controlled Laboratory Investigation

  Citation: 446

  Authors: Leslie J., J. Kevin

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