Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Health Psychology
About Journal of Health Psychology
About Journal of Health Psychology
Journal of Health Psychology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 198 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 1996-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1461-7277, 1359-1053; H-index 118.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (118): Exceptionally high — 118 articles have each been cited at least 118 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Journal of Health Psychology
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Journal of Health Psychology?
1461-7277, 1359-1053.
Who publishes Journal of Health Psychology?
198.
What are Journal of Health Psychology's metrics?
H-index 118.
Where do I submit to Journal of Health Psychology?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Health Psychology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Behavioral Health and Interventions; Eating Disorders and Behaviors; Obesity and Health Practices; Health disparities and outcomes; Optimism, Hope, and Well-being; Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,650.00 USD; 2,676.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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