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Behaviour Change

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1984

ISSN2049-7768
SJR Q2Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.915
H-Index
62
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Works
1,232
Total Citations
15,955
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope

Behaviour Change is a journal that publishes research on the theory, methods, and application of behaviour change interventions. It aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their work and to advance the field of behaviour change. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including psychology, sociology, public health, education, and environmental science. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and commentaries.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1984
Annual Volume~ 20 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2023)
Total Publications1,232
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
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Submission Info

Peer Reviewdouble-blind 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

7/12 · 58%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2049-7768
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
double-blind peer review
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

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

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.

Clinical PsychologyQ2
Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyClinical Psychology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesBehavioral and Psychological StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLegal case studies and regulationsAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchObsessive-Compulsive Spectrum DisordersPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsAttachment and Relationship DynamicsEating Disorders and Behaviors
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref