Clinical Gerontologist
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Journal Title
Clinical Gerontologist
CLIN GERONTOLOGIST
ISSN / eISSN
0731-7115 / 1545-2301
Aims and Scope
Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including:
-adjustments to changing roles-
issues related to diversity and aging-
family caregiving-
spirituality-
cognitive and psychosocial assessment-
depression, anxiety, and PTSD-
Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders-
long term care-
behavioral medicine in aging-
rehabilitation and education for older adults.
Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.
-adjustments to changing roles-
issues related to diversity and aging-
family caregiving-
spirituality-
cognitive and psychosocial assessment-
depression, anxiety, and PTSD-
Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders-
long term care-
behavioral medicine in aging-
rehabilitation and education for older adults.
Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.
Subject Area
GERONTOLOGY
PSYCHIATRY
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
CiteScore
6.20
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CiteScore Ranking
| Category | Quartile | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences - Health (social science) | Q1 | #48/371 |
| Social Sciences - Clinical Psychology | Q1 | #52/311 |
| Social Sciences - Social Psychology | Q1 | #56/310 |
| Social Sciences - Gerontology | Q1 | #9/39 |
| Social Sciences - Geriatrics and Gerontology | Q2 | #33/116 |
Web of Science Core Collection
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) |
|---|---|
| Indexed | Indexed |
| Category (Journal Citation Reports 2024) | Quartile |
|---|---|
| GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY | Q3 |
| GERONTOLOGY | Q2 |
| PSYCHIATRY | Q2 |
H-index
27
Country/Area of Publication
UNITED STATES
Publisher
Routledge
Annual Article Volume
65
Open Access
NO
Contact
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON, ENGLAND, OXON, OX14 4RN
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