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Applied Research in Quality of Life
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Applied Research in Quality of Life

1871-2584

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11482

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 235 71 110 23

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 147
Documents by Best Scientists*: 190
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 54
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.922
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Applied Research in Quality of Life?

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Quality of Life Research, Social psychology, Life satisfaction, Quality of life and Quality of life (healthcare). Some problems in Quality of Life Research that were presented in Applied Research in Quality of Life overlapped with concepts under Developmental psychology, Social science and Well-being. Happiness and Subjective well-being are some of the facets of Social psychology tackled in the journal.

Most of the Life satisfaction studies addressed also intersect with Demographic economics. The concepts on Quality of life presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Physical therapy, Gerontology and Clinical psychology. The journal holds forums on Clinical psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Mental health and Scale (social sciences).

  • Quality of Life Research (32.25%)
  • Social psychology (20.22%)
  • Life satisfaction (18.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Guidelines for National Indicators of Subjective Well-Being and Ill-Being (223 citations)
  • Vacationers Happier, but Most not Happier After a Holiday. (152 citations)
  • Examining Walkability and Social Capital as Indicators of Quality of Life at the Municipal and Neighborhood Scales (135 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Applied Research in Quality of Life:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Social psychology, Life satisfaction, Quality of Life Research, Happiness and Quality of life (healthcare). The published papers explore issues in Social psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Developmental psychology, Sample (statistics) and Well-being. While the journal papers focused on Quality of Life Research, they were also able to explore topics like Context (language use), Quality of life, Construct (philosophy), Marketing and Interpersonal relationship.

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Applied Research in Quality of Life (based on the number of publications) are:

  • M. Joseph Sirgy (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Daniel T. L. Shek (22 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • E. Scott Huebner (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Dong Jin Lee (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Richard J. Estes (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Applied Research in Quality of Life (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University (40 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Virginia Tech (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Yonsei University (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of South Carolina (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Hong Kong (16 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 10.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.23% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.61% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.20% of all publications and 51.96% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Psychology

The applied research and knowledge gained in the study of quality of life, social psychology, and life satisfaction can also open up a multitude of professional opportunities like a career in psychology. For example, if you have a desire to practice psychology in a state such as Wyoming, there are certain licensure requirements to become a psychologist in Wyoming that need to be fulfilled. This includes a doctorate in psychology, internship experience, and successful examination scores. These processes, while extensive, ensure that the psychologist is capable and proficient in providing mental health services to their clients.

In addition, studying social science, clinical psychology, and mental health, often covered in Applied Research in Quality of Life journal, can provide the necessary skills in estimating the therapeutic needs of a client, implementing treatment plans, and measuring the effectiveness of interventions. Furthermore, researchers’ achievements like their highly-cited papers and research affiliations can also bolster their credibility and chances for professional advancement or recognition in the field of psychology.

Professionals in the field of Psychology often undertake ongoing learning and research throughout their career. Staying updated with current research can help professionals maintain their licenses and work effectively with their clients, improving their quality of life. In this light, Applied Research in Quality of Life, offers plenty of articles about recent social psychology studies and life satisfaction research, which psychology professionals may find essential for their continuous growth and learning in this field.

Top Publications

  • Character Strengths and PERMA: Investigating the Relationships of Character Strengths with a Multidimensional Framework of Well-Being

    Lisa Wagner;Fabian Gander;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

    (2020)
    219 Citations
  • COVID-19 and Quality of Life: Twelve Reflections.

    Daniel T.L. Shek

    (2021)
    140 Citations
  • A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Randomized Controlled Positive Psychological Interventions on Subjective and Psychological Well-Being

    Selda Koydemir;Aslı Bugay Sökmez;Astrid Schütz

    (2021)
    116 Citations
  • Protests in Hong Kong (2019-2020): a Perspective Based on Quality of Life and Well-Being.

    Daniel T. L. Shek

    (2020)
    109 Citations
  • Trends of Positive Youth Development Publications (1995–2020): A Scientometric Review

    Shaojie Qi;Fengrui Hua;Zheng Zhou;Daniel T. L. Shek

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations between Leisure Time Physical Activity, Mental Well-Being and Subjective Health in Middle Adulthood

    Tiia Kekäläinen;Alexandra M. Freund;Sarianna Sipilä;Katja Kokko

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Character Strengths and Life Satisfaction in Later Life: an Analysis of Different Living Conditions

    Doris Baumann;Willibald Ruch;Katja Margelisch;Fabian Gander

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Perceptions of Adolescents, Teachers and Parents of Life Skills Education and Life Skills in High School Students in Hong Kong

    Daniel T.L. Shek;Li Lin;Cecilia M.S. Ma;Lu Yu

    (2021)
    65 Citations
  • Character Strengths – Stability, Change, and Relationships with Well-Being Changes

    Fabian Gander;Jennifer Hofmann;René T. Proyer;Willibald Ruch

    (2020)
    62 Citations
  • Important Goals, Meanings, and Relationships in Flourishing and Languishing States: Towards Patterns of Well-being

    Marié P. Wissing;Lusilda Schutte;Christelle Liversage;Brenda Entwisle

    (2021)
    53 Citations

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