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Contemporary School Psychology
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Contemporary School Psychology

2159-2020

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/40688

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 676 40 51 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 45
Documents by Best Scientists*: 54
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index:
SCIMAGO SJR:
Impact Factor: 1.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Contemporary School Psychology?

Contemporary School Psychology covers a variety of subjects, including Educational psychology, School psychology, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling) and Psychological intervention. In Contemporary School Psychology, Special education, Mental health, Applied psychology and Clinical psychology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Educational psychology research. The journal features Mental health research that overlaps with concepts in Curriculum.

The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Clinical psychology as it also encompasses Anxiety. It addresses concerns in School psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Response to intervention, Social psychology, Professional development and Perception. Studies on Response to intervention discussed in the journal link to the field of Learning disability.

Contemporary School Psychology explores issues in Developmental psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Context (language use), Cognition and Reading (process). Contemporary School Psychology aims to bridge the gap between the study of Psychological intervention and Evidence-based practice.

  • Educational psychology (85.91%)
  • School psychology (48.73%)
  • Developmental psychology (24.02%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Intrinsic Motivation to Learn: The Nexus Between Psychological Health and Academic Success (76 citations)
  • A Critical Review of Five Commonly Used Social-Emotional and Behavioral Screeners for Elementary or Secondary Schools. (74 citations)
  • Middle School Transition Stress: Links with Academic Performance, Motivation, and School Experiences. (58 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Contemporary School Psychology:

The most cited articles aim to foster the development of research in Educational psychology, School psychology, Intervention (counseling), Clinical psychology and Psychological intervention. The journal articles facilitate discussions on Educational psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Social psychology, Affect (psychology), Special education, Academic achievement and Mental health. The most cited articles with studies in School psychology featured incorporate elements of Semi-structured interview, Gratitude and Diversity (politics).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Social science
  • Social psychology
  • Developmental psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Educational psychology, School psychology, Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling) and Mental health. The studies on Educational psychology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychological intervention, Curriculum, Cognition, Applied psychology and Special education. It explores topics in School psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Workforce, Perception, Practicum, Diversity (politics) and Graduate students.

The close relationship between Ethnic group and Construct (philosophy) is one of the points of interest dissected in Developmental psychology research. The study of Intervention (counseling) encompasses disciplines such as Reading (process), as well as fields such as Fluency, all of which overlap with one another. The journal facilitates discussions on Mental health that incorporate concepts from other fields like Clinical psychology and Multiculturalism.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Conducting Psychoeducational Assessments During the COVID-19 Crisis: the Danger of Good Intentions. (15 citations)
  • Preparation of School Psychologists to Support Black Students Exposed to Police Violence: Insight and Guidance for Critical Training Areas (5 citations)
  • The State of Cognitive Assessment Training in School Psychology: an Analysis of Syllabi (4 citations)

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 Contemporary School Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ryan J. McGill (11 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Joel O. Bocanegra (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Shane R. Jimerson (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen E. Brock (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • R. T. Busse (7 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 Contemporary School Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, Santa Barbara (20 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Chapman University (20 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • California State University, Sacramento (12 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Massachusetts Boston (12 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Eastern Illinois University (12 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 4.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 42.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.62% of all publications and 27.38% 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.

How to Become a Psychologist in Hawaii

If you are inspired by the research topics and studies taking place in the field of school psychology and are contemplating on pursuing a career in Hawaii, it's important to understand the licensure requirements. Becoming a psychologist requires a significant educational commitment and practical experience. In Hawaii, this begins with obtaining a four-year bachelor's degree, typically in psychology or a related field.

After completing undergraduate studies, prospective psychologists must earn a doctoral degree in psychology, either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. This is usually a 5-7 year commitment and culminates in a dissertation. It also includes an internship opportunity for hands-on experience.

Hawaii additionally requires psychologists to complete 1900 hours of supervised professional experience, with at least 1500 hours to be completed post-doctorally. The next step involves passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), a standardized test used by most states to assess a candidates’ competency.

Upon successful completion of the EPPP, you may apply for licensure through the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. You should also be aware that to maintain your license, Hawaii mandates continuing education requirements which psychologists must meet throughout their career.

For a more detailed step-by-step guide on becoming a psychologist in Hawaii, check our dedicated article about how long does it take to become a psychologist in Hawaii.

Top Publications

  • Flourishing Classrooms: Applying a Systems-Informed Approach to Positive Education

    Laura Allison;Lea Waters;Margaret L. Kern

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Keep Your Friends Close: Exploring the Associations of Bullying, Peer Social Support, and Social Anxiety

    Samantha Coyle;Christine K. Malecki;Jonathan Emmons

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • How Do School Psychologists Interpret Intelligence Tests for the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities

    John H. Kranzler;Kathrin E. Maki;Nicholas F. Benson;Tanya L. Eckert

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Understanding Factors Affecting Positive Education in Practice: an Australian Case Study

    Amber J. Halliday;Margaret L. Kern;David K. Garrett;Deborah A. Turnbull

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Social Forces, Social Justice, and School Attendance Problems in Youth

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • Life Satisfaction Mediates the Association between Mental Health Risk and Perceptions of School Functioning among Children and Adolescents.

    Javier Guzmán;Javier Guzmán;Jennifer Greif Green;Rachel Oblath;Melissa K. Holt

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • A Multisite Study of the Effect of Fidget Spinners on Academic Performance

    David M. Hulac;Kathleen Aspiranti;Stephanie Kriescher;Amy M. Briesch

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • How Can General Intelligence Composites Most Accurately Index Psychometric g and What Might Be Good Enough

    Ryan L. Farmer;Randy G. Floyd;Matthew R. Reynolds;Kristoffer S. Berlin;Kristoffer S. Berlin

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Self-report Measures of Resilience in Children and Youth

    Kimberly J. Vannest;Sarah K. Ura;Courtney Lavadia;Staci Zolkoski

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Do Cattell-Horn-Carroll Cognitive Abilities Predict Reading Achievement Similarly for Black Children as for Other Racial/Ethnic Groups?

    Isaac L. Woods;Christopher Niileksela;Randy G. Floyd

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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