Aims and Scope of Health Psychology
Health Psychology is a monthly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the American Psychological Association. The journal is "devoted to understanding the scientific relations among psychological factors, behavior and physical health and illness." The current editor-in-chief is Kenneth E. Freedland (Washington University in St. Louis). Less
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CiteScore 

7.1
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Applied Psychology

SNIP 

1.87
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Health Psychology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1981 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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