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British Journal of Health Psychology

Wiley-Blackwell · United States · Est. 1996

ISSN2044-8287
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.415
H-Index
139
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.3
Total Works
1,735
Total Citations
83,010
2yr Mean Citedness
1.88
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on psychological factors influencing health behaviors, adjustment to illness, and well-being across various populations. Articles explore topics such as adherence to medical advice, coping mechanisms for chronic conditions, the impact of social support on health, and the psychological aspects of lifestyle changes.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1996
FrequencyFour No. A Year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,735
Publisher OrgWiley
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Wiley-Blackwell
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2044-8287
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Applied PsychologyQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, Clinical

Scopus Categories

Applied PsychologyMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Behavioral Health and InterventionsPhysical Activity and HealthCancer survivorship and careCardiac Health and Mental HealthEating Disorders and BehaviorsPatient-Provider Communication in HealthcareMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsDiabetes Management and EducationPsychosomatic Disorders and Their TreatmentsObesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref