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International Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Recognized as a premier scientific journal in the field of behavioral medicine, the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (IJBM) seeks to present the best theoretically-driven, evidence-based work in the field of behavioral medicine from around the globe. IJBM is a peer-reviewed journal with a diverse global audience of scientists, clinicians, and health professionals. If you are interested in exploring opportunities to publish in IJBM or contribute to the peer review and editorial process, we invite you to reach out to us and learn more.

  • Explores interactions among behavioral, psychosocial, environmental, genetic and biomedical factors relevant to health and illness
  • Covers biobehavioral mechanisms; clinical studies on diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation; and more
  • Official publication of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM)

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IJBM Statistics

1.7

Impact factor (2024)

11

Days to first decision (Median)

563k

Downloads (2025)

2.3

Five year impact factor (2024)

The International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (IJBM) is the official scientific journal of the International Society for Behavioral Medicine (ISBM). IJBM seeks to present the best theoretically-driven, evidence-based work in the field of behavioral medicine from around the globe. IJBM embraces multiple theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, groups of interest, and levels of analysis. The journal is interested in research across the broad spectrum of behavioral medicine, including health-behavior relationships, the prevention of illness and the promotion of health, the effects of illness on the self and others, the effectiveness of novel interventions, identification of biobehavioral mechanisms, and the influence of social factors on health. We welcome experimental, non-experimental, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies as well as implementation and dissemination research, integrative reviews, and meta-analyses.

Supporting the Sustainable Developmental Goals

We are proud to acknowledge that over 50% of the articles published in International Journal of Behavioral Medicine in 2024 were related to one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Springer Nature supports the SDGs through a dedicated SDG Programme and is a signatory of the SDG Publishers Compact.

A selection committee consisting of the Board and the former Editors-in-Chief of the journal will recommend the Editor/s of the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine for a term of six years. The appointment must then be submitted for approval to the Governing Council and approved at least twelve months prior to the end of the six-year term of the Editor/s-in-Chief.

The term will begin on January 1 corresponding to the first issue of that year’s volume. The Editor/s-Elect will commence responsibility for manuscript review at a time mutually determined with the Editor/s-in-Chief. With the concordance of the Governing Council, the Editor/s-in-Chief is/are responsible for editorial policy including that the Editorial Board be broadly representative of the membership, and for journal processing as well as for furnishing reports to the Governing Council on the state of the journal and future plans.

The Editor of the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine is a 6-year term position.

Konstadina Griva

Konstadina Griva

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Editor

Behavioral Medicine Response to COVID-19

We are committed to supporting the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and share observations, findings, and recommendations from Behavioral Medicine researchers and practitioners.

Submission deadline: Ongoing

Statistical and Methodological Issues in Behavioral Medicine

This topical collection highlights common statistical and methodological considerations in behavioral medicine research.

Submission deadline: Ongoing

IJBM and our publishing partner, Springer Nature, sponsor several awards for outstanding publications in behavioral medicine. Award-winning publications are selected from articles submitted to IJBM. Past award winners.