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Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16
47 h-index 172 pubs 9,297 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Chris Barker, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at Harding University, has a research profile characterized by a broad range of interests, including psychological interventions, health services research, and even topics outside the traditional scope of psychology, such as collegiate football and economic trends.

His work in psychological therapies includes a systematic review and meta-analysis on therapeutic alliance, engagement, and outcomes in psychosis. He has also explored the effects of role inductions on mindfulness-based interventions. Barker has investigated methods for accelerating patient discharge from acute hospital settings through virtual environments, specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His methodological contributions include work on choosing qualitative research methods and pragmatic estimation of sample size for patient-reported outcome development.

Beyond clinical psychology and health services, Barker's recent publications extend to analyses of capitalism and wealth concentration, as well as the impact of collegiate sports scheduling on competitive balance. His scholarship metrics indicate a significant body of work, with an h-index of 47, over 175 publications, and more than 9,000 citations, designating him as a highly cited researcher.

Metrics

  • h-index: 47
  • Publications: 172
  • Citations: 9,297

Selected Publications

  • Capitalism and Wealth Concentration, 2000-2019 (2025)
  • Capitalism and Wealth Concentration, 2000-2019 (2025)
  • The Impact of the Bowl Championship Series on Competitive Balance in Major College Football (2024)

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