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A Meta-Study of Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: An Analysis of Publication Characteristics in Articles From 2000 to 2019.

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Title: A Meta-Study of Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy: An Analysis of Publication Characteristics in Articles From 2000 to 2019.
Alternate Title: Une métaétude de la Revue canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie: une analyse des caractéristiques des publications dans les articles de 2000 à 2019.
Authors: Katrak, Karishma K.1, Olson, Emily S.1, Erford, Bradley T.1 bradley.t.erford@vanderbilt.edu, Chang, Catherine Y.2, Saks, Jordana3, Villette, Lexa3
Source: Canadian Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy / Revue Canadienne de Counseling et de Psychothérapie. 2026, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p6-21. 16p.
Subject Terms: *Authorship, *Qualitative research, *Scholarly periodicals, *Research methodology, Published articles, Publishing, Social context, University research
Geographic Terms: Canada
Abstract (English): Publication patterns in articles appearing in Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (CJCP) from 2000 to 2019 were reviewed. Trends in author characteristics (e.g., sex, work setting) and article content (e.g., topic, methodology, participants, design, statistics) were analyzed in 5-year periods (i.e., 2000-2004, 2005-2009, 2010-2014, 2015-2019). Women, authors affiliated with universities, and authors residing in Canada were the major contributors during this period. Overall, there was an increase in research-focused articles, specifically qualitative designs, now accounting for most research articles published in CJCP. Data analysis sophistication decreased significantly, while reports of study effect sizes, reliability/dependability, and validity/trustworthiness increased significantly. This meta-study helps readers better understand the history, trajectory, and scope of author and article characteristics to address quality practices and socio-cultural issues within the profession. It also substantiates the conclusion that CJCP is publishing articles consistent with its mission and stated purpose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (French): Des schémas de publication dans les articles apparaissant dans la Revue canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie (RCCP) allant de 2000 à 2019 ont été examinés. Les tendances dans les caractéristiques des auteur·trice·s (par ex. : genre, environnement de travail) et dans le contenu des articles (par ex.: sujet, méthodologie, participant·e·s, conception, statistiques) ont été analysées sur des périodes de 5 ans (c.-à-.dire: 2000 à 2004, 2005 à 2009, 2010 à 2014, 2015 à 2019). Les femmes, les auteur·trice·s affilié·e·s à des universités et des auteur·trice·s résidant au Canada ont été les principaux contributeur·trice·s durant cette période. En général, il y a eu une augmentation des articles reliés à la recherche, surtout ceux ayant des conceptions qualitatives, comptant désormais pour la plupart des articles qui sont publiés dans la RCCP. La sophistication des analyses de données a largement diminué, alors que les rapports sur la taille des effets des études, la fiabilité, la validité/crédibilité ont fortement augmenté. Cette métaétude aide les lecteur·trice·s à mieux comprendre l'histoire, la trajectoire, et l'étendue des auteur·trice·s et les caractéristiques des articles pour répondre aux enjeux socioculturels et aux enjeux entourant une pratique de qualité au sein de la profession. Elle souligne également la conclusion que la RCCP publie des articles cohérents avec sa mission et son objectif déclaré. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Publication patterns in articles appearing in Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (CJCP) from 2000 to 2019 were reviewed. Trends in author characteristics (e.g., sex, work setting) and article content (e.g., topic, methodology, participants, design, statistics) were analyzed in 5-year periods (i.e., 2000-2004, 2005-2009, 2010-2014, 2015-2019). Women, authors affiliated with universities, and authors residing in Canada were the major contributors during this period. Overall, there was an increase in research-focused articles, specifically qualitative designs, now accounting for most research articles published in CJCP. Data analysis sophistication decreased significantly, while reports of study effect sizes, reliability/dependability, and validity/trustworthiness increased significantly. This meta-study helps readers better understand the history, trajectory, and scope of author and article characteristics to address quality practices and socio-cultural issues within the profession. It also substantiates the conclusion that CJCP is publishing articles consistent with its mission and stated purpose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:19236182
DOI:10.47634/cjcp.v60i1.75463