Psychology of Consciousness: Theory Research, and Practice

Aims & Scope

Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice® is a cross-disciplinary journal that encompasses experimental, clinical, and social psychology, as well as cognitive science and neuroscience.

It publishes articles on theory, research, methodology, and clinical applications related to the psychology of consciousness.

The journal devotes substantial coverage to topics that span the traditional rubrics of sensory consciousness, subconsciousness, and self-consciousness; plus, it presents scientific approaches to studying first-person experiences often deemed to lie outside the boundaries of traditional consciousness studies, and presents clinical approaches to modifying attention and consciousness more generally.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.628

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9215

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	226

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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 overview effect: Awe and self-transcendent experience in space flight.

  Citation: 83

  Authors: David B., Jonathan, Kelley J., Johannes C., Yukun, George E., Andrew B.

• The effectiveness of virtual reality distraction for reducing pain: A meta-analysis.

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Melissa P., Leonard S.

• Brief mindfulness meditation reduces discrimination.

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Adam, Bryan

• A brief mindfulness and yoga intervention with an entire NCAA Division I athletic team: An initial investigation.

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Fallon R., Todd B., Travis T., Mary

• Depression, anxiety, and stress and the distinction between intentional and unintentional mind wandering.

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Paul, Roger E., Jeremy, Daniel

• The relation between smartphone use and everyday inattention.

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Jeremy, Brandon C. W., Jonathan M., Daniel

• Consciousness of the future as a matrix of maybe: Pragmatic prospection and the simulation of alternative possibilities.

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Roy F., Heather M., Hallgeir

• Evoking the ineffable: The phenomenology of extreme sports.

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Eric, Robert D.

• Maladaptive daydreaming: Proposed diagnostic criteria and their assessment with a structured clinical interview.

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Eli, Nirit, Colin A., Naomi

• The convergent validity and nomological net of two methods to measure retroactive influences.

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Matt C.

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