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Q1Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
About Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
About Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by American Psychological Association (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2009-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1942-969X, 1942-9681; H-index 91.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (91): Strong citation impact — 91 articles cited at least 91 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
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 Q1. 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.
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 Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy?
1942-969X, 1942-9681.
Who publishes Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy?
American Psychological Association.
What are Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy's metrics?
H-index 91.
Is Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research; Resilience and Mental Health; Child Abuse and Trauma; Migration, Health and Trauma; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Traumatic Brain Injury Research.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
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.
Recent Research Articles
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Marlena M. Salters, Lisa P. Armistead, Christopher C. Henrich
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001852Argentinean validation of the Early Trauma Inventory–Self-Report (ETI-SR) in an adult sample.
Angel M. Elgier, Lucas G. Gago-Galvagno, Ivonne A. Grau-Gonzalez, Leonardo A. Ortega et al.
2026-10-01 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0002298Inflexible responses to uncertainty: The mediating role of psychological inflexibility in the link between intolerance of uncertainty, traumatic stress, and somatic symptoms.
Chung Xiann Lim, Emily A. Mueller, L. Brooke Short, Rong Xia et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001860The impact of social support on world assumptions and PTSD symptoms in a sample of public safety communicators.
Allie K. Jessen, Michelle M. Lilly
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001891Correlates of impaired sleep duration among adults with trauma alone and with posttraumatic stress disorder.
John L. Havlik, Taeho Greg Rhee, Robert A. Rosenheck
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001846Relationships between prior trauma education and implementation of evidence-based trauma treatments.
Sonya Dublin, Connie Black-Pond, Karen VanDeusen, Matt Kliethermes et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001907Assessing trauma and development among primarily Latino immigrant children at a Pediatric Mobile Clinic: A cross-sectional study.
Carly Davis, Renae D. Schmidt, Yue Pan, Kristina Conroy et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0002034Understanding the link between racial discrimination and traumatic stress symptoms among Black youth: The role of co-rumination and racism-related vigilance.
Donte L. Bernard, Chardée A. Galán
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0002026Does digital health improve equity for Latine mental health after a disaster? Evidence from a randomized trial with 2017 and 2018 hurricane survivors.
Arthur R. Andrews, Laura M. Acosta, Laura Perez Villagomez, Tatiana M. Davison et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001980Childhood neglect and its effect on self-conception and attachment in adulthood: A structural equation model.
Eleonora Topino, Alessio Gori
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0001921Integrating art-based activities in racial stress and trauma treatment: Therapists’ perspectives on benefits, challenges, and techniques.
Susanne Birnkammer, Sophia M. Gran-Ruaz, Claudia Calvano, Monica Mikhail et al.
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Alison M. Bacon, Alyson Norman
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0002065Exploring the relationship between changes in negative posttrauma cognitions and pain intensity in veterans undergoing intensive treatment.
Sacha McBain, Dale L. Smith, Sarah Pridgen, Philip Held et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1037/tra0002022Reviews
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