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Educational Gerontology
H-index 7

Educational Gerontology

0360-1277

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uedg20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 771 9 10 7
Psychology 1070 10 16 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 26
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 64
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.51
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Educational Gerontology?

Educational Gerontology primarily focuses on research topics in Gerontology, Developmental psychology, Nursing, Medical education and Higher education. Gerontology research is concerned with Older people in particular. While Educational Gerontology focused on Developmental psychology, it was also able to explore topics like Social psychology, Cognition, Perception and Clinical psychology.

While Nursing is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Health care, Curriculum and Geriatrics. Medical education research discussed connects with the study of Pedagogy. The journal features Adult education research that overlaps with concepts in Lifelong learning.

  • Gerontology (31.76%)
  • Developmental psychology (19.07%)
  • Nursing (16.40%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Computer, Internet, and E-mail Use Among Older Adults: Benefits and Barriers (244 citations)
  • Undergraduate Attitudes Toward the Elderly: The Role of Knowledge, Contact and Aging Anxiety (161 citations)
  • A GROUNDED THEORY ANALYSIS OF OLDER ADULTS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (144 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Educational Gerontology:

The journal publications primarily tackle Gerontology, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Clinical psychology and Adult education. The most cited publications explore topics in Gerontology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Perception, Higher education, Attitude change, The Internet and Self-efficacy. The published papers with studies in Developmental psychology featured incorporate elements of Adult Learning, Older people and Cognition.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Medical education, Gerontology, Developmental psychology, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The concepts on Medical education presented in Educational Gerontology can also apply to other research fields, including Interpersonal communication, eHealth, Dementia, Service-learning and Interpersonal relationship. It tackles studies in Healthcare settings and the interrelated subject of Older people to gain insights into eHealth.

Research in Life course approach and the interrelating topic of Grandparent were among the subjects of interest in the Service-learning studies discussed in the journal. Healthy aging research are fields of study within Gerontology but they also intertwine with concepts in Movement control. In addition to Developmental psychology research, Educational Gerontology aims to explore topics under Social relation, Context (language use), Family support and Ambivalence.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Not good days for technophobes: older internet users during the COVID-19 pandemic (2 citations)
  • Improving the digital skills of older adults in a COVID-19 pandemic environment (1 citations)
  • Beyond the tip of the iceberg: a qualitative sentiment analysis of YouTube viewers’ emotional valence toward older adults auditioning in worldwide Got Talent® (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 Educational Gerontology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Allan B. de Guzman (66 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Nieli Langer (38 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert D. Strom (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • E. Michael Brady (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • J. Conrad Glass (18 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 Educational Gerontology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Santo Tomas (67 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Arizona State University (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Georgia (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of North Texas (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Florida (28 papers) absent 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, 3.03% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.25% of all publications and 81.25% 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 Focus: Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in Delaware

This article has focused heavily on various disciplines and their interconnections within the field of Educational Gerontology. However, it's also crucial to understand how these academic insights apply within career fields. One such area is being a Substance Abuse Counselor, where knowledge in Gerontology and Developmental Psychology is often useful. Substance Abuse Counselors fill a pivotal role within healthcare systems. They work with patients who have drug and alcohol dependencies and guide them through recovery. For those interested in merging their knowledge of Educational Gerontology with a passion for helping, this career could be a viable path. However, getting started in this career calls for the right academic background and a specific process of certification. Several states have particular requirements and certifications that need addressing, and Delaware is no exception. For those aiming to practice in Delaware, obtaining the Substance abuse counselor certification Delaware will be a necessary step forward. This qualification ensures potential counselors have the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively guide individuals combating addictions. Whether seeking to merge interests in Gerontology, Developmental psychology, or simply wanting to make a difference in the lives of others, becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor could be the meaningful career you've been seeking.

Top Publications

  • Older adults’ technology anxiety as a barrier to digital inclusion: a scoping review

    (2023)
    55 Citations
  • In care and digitally savvy? Modern ICT use in long-term care institutions

    Alexander Seifert;Alexander Seifert;Shelia R. Cotten

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Are older adults satisfied with their sexuality? Outcomes from a cross-cultural study

    Sofia von Humboldt;Gail Low;Isabel Leal

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Bringing older consumers onboard to online banking: a generational cohort comparison

    (2022)
    21 Citations
  • A systematic literature review of the impacts of digital games designed for older adults

    Ya Ling Wang;Huei Tse Hou;Chin Chung Tsai

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Is age an issue? Psychosocial differences in perceived older workers’ work (un)adaptability, effectiveness, and workplace age discrimination

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Improving Expectations Regarding Aging in Younger Adults: A Classroom Study.

    Mary C. Whatley;Alan D. Castel

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Comparative effectiveness of intergenerational service-learning programs on student outcomes of knowledge, attitude, and ageism

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Correlation between socio-demographic factors and adoption and use of wearable activity trackers in online American older adults

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • Design, development, and evaluation of a virtual aging simulation system

    Hui-Hsuan Tsao;Xin Lei;Pei-Luen Patrick Rau

    (2020)
    7 Citations

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