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Ecopsychology

1942-9347

Published by: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers

https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/ecopsychology/300/overview

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 827 15 20 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 26
Documents by Best Scientists*: 31
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 38
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.769
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Ecopsychology?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Social psychology, Ecopsychology, Environmental ethics, Psychoanalysis and Climate change. Sustainability and Public relations are some topics wherein Social psychology research discussed in it have an impact. Some problems in Ecopsychology that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Epistemology, Aesthetics and Field (Bourdieu).

  • Social psychology (36.03%)
  • Ecopsychology (25.30%)
  • Environmental ethics (20.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mindfulness and Sustainable Behavior: Pondering Attention and Awareness as Means for Increasing Green Behavior (114 citations)
  • Loss and Climate Change: The Cost of Parallel Narratives (105 citations)
  • Psychological Need Satisfaction, Personal Well-Being, and Ecological Sustainability (85 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ecopsychology:

The published papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Social psychology, Well-being, Ecopsychology, Developmental psychology and Identity (social science). While the most cited papers focused on Social psychology, they were also able to explore topics like Climate change and Mindfulness. The most cited publications hold forums on Ecopsychology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Epistemology, Personal experience and Identification (psychology).

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

  • Social psychology
  • Social science
  • Epistemology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Ecopsychology primarily focuses on research topics in Ecopsychology, Environmental ethics, Nature connectedness, Social psychology and Connection (mathematics). In addition to Ecopsychology research, it aims to explore topics under Phenomenology (philosophy), Psychoanalysis, Intersubjectivity and Conceptualization. The research on Environmental ethics tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Grief, Social connectedness, Environmental psychology and Ecology (disciplines).

It addresses concerns in Nature connectedness which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Socioeconomic status, Communication, Photo elicitation and Mindfulness, Clinical psychology. The work on Social psychology tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Stress (linguistics) and Autopoiesis. While Anxiety is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Intervention (counseling) and Psychological intervention.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Connectedness to Nature Encourages, but Materialism Hinders, Ecological Behavior in the Philippines: The Higher Order and Second-Order Factors of Environmental Attitudes as Viable Mediating Pathways (4 citations)
  • Parental/Guardians' Connection to Nature Better Predicts Children's Nature Connectedness than Visits or Area-Level Characteristics (3 citations)
  • Why Bother? On Whether Individual Eco-Actions Count (1 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 Ecopsychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas Joseph Doherty (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Britain A. Scott (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elise L. Amel (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Miles Richardson (5 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Linda Buzzell (5 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 Ecopsychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Washington (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Derby (8 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Utah (6 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Lewis & Clark College (5 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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, 2.86% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.59% of all publications and 41.18% 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 Path in Ecopsychology

The career path in Ecopsychology is not linear, with many variabilities, including the number of years it takes to complete the required academic qualifications and licensure. For instance, prospective psychologists usually start with a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, followed by a Master's degree. After that, they must complete a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD), which is a practical degree program centered on the clinical aspects of psychology. On average, it takes about ten to twelve years to complete all the necessary educational and internship requirements to become a licensed psychologist in Utah. This timeframe encompasses an undergraduate degree (4 years), a Master’s degree (2 years), a doctoral degree (4-5 years), and supervised professional experience (1-2 years). Considering the extensive study and experience required, becoming an ecopsychologist is undoubtedly a long journey. However, with passion, perseverance and commitment, the journey can be extremely rewarding, as ecopsychologists make significant contributions to the understanding of human-nature interactions and the preservation of the environment. Please note that this is an average estimation. The actual duration can vary based on several factors including the individual's pace of study, the chosen institute, amongst other factors. For detailed information on how long does it take to become a psychologist in Utah, feel free to visit our website.

Top Publications

  • Virtual Reality of Nature Can Be as Effective as Actual Nature in Promoting Ecological Behavior

    S. Anthony Deringer;Adam Hanley

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Visits to Natural Environments Improve State Body Appreciation: Evidence from Malaysia, Romania, and Spain

    Viren Swami;Nor Azzatunnisak Mohd. Khatib;Jose Vidal-Mollón;Mona Vintila

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Nature Connectedness, Nonattachment, and Engagement with Nature's Beauty Predict Pro-Nature Conservation Behavior

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • Committed Bird-Watchers Gain Greater Psychological Restorative Benefits Compared to Those Less Committed Regardless of Expertise

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • Body Image Benefits of Allotment Gardening

    Viren Swami

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • Kama Muta (≈ Being Moved) Helps Connect People in and to Nature: A Photo Elicitation Approach

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Dispositional Mindfulness Is Associated with Greater Nature Connectedness and Self-Reported Ecological Behavior

    Adam W. Hanley;Joanna E. Bettmann;Chelsea E. Kendrick;Anthony Deringer

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Diminished Public Self-Awareness in Nature Contributes to the Positive Effects of Contact with Nature on Connectedness to Nature

    Michael L. Lengieza;Janet K. Swim

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Positive Rational Acceptance of Body Image Threats Mediates the Association Between Nature Exposure and Body Appreciation

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • The State of Interdependence with Nature Scale: Development and Initial Validation

    Adam W. Hanley;S. Anthony Deringer;John C. Sneed;Joanna E. Bettmann

    (2021)
    7 Citations

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