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European Journal of Social Psychology
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European Journal of Social Psychology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 142 212 241 29

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 229
Documents by Best Scientists*: 250
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 139
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.447
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at European Journal of Social Psychology?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Ingroups and outgroups, Social identity theory and Perception. Cognition, Social cognition and Social perception are some topics wherein Social psychology research discussed in the journal have an impact. Topics in Developmental psychology explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use), Attribution, Affect (psychology), Personality and Feeling.

It connects the study in Social identity theory with the closely related area of Social group. The Social relation study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Interpersonal relationship.

  • Social psychology (99.32%)
  • Developmental psychology (22.51%)
  • Ingroups and outgroups (11.10%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Social categorization and intergroup behaviour (3435 citations)
  • Subtle and blatant prejudice in Western Europe (1366 citations)
  • How does intergroup contact reduce prejudice? Meta‐analytic tests of three mediators (1364 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European Journal of Social Psychology:

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Social identity theory, Social relation and Ingroups and outgroups. Issues in Social psychology were discussed in the published papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Cognition, Social cognition and Social perception. The studies on Developmental psychology discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Attribution, Perception, Affect (psychology), Mood and Personality.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Law
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of European Journal of Social Psychology are Social psychology, Social identity theory, Prosocial behavior, Perception and Interpersonal communication. It addresses concerns in Social psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Context (language use) and Collective action. Social identity approach is part of Social identity theory studies tackled in European Journal of Social Psychology.

Some problems in Interpersonal communication that were presented in European Journal of Social Psychology overlapped with concepts under Forgiveness and Harm. Feeling research discussed connects with the study of Ideology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Empirically Derived Guidelines for Effect Size Interpretation in Social Psychology (8 citations)
  • To what extent are conspiracy theorists concerned for self versus others? A COVID-19 test case (8 citations)
  • Comprehensive stereotype content dictionaries using a semi-automated method (6 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 European Journal of Social Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Miles Hewstone (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Russell Spears (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jolanda Jetten (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Naomi Ellemers (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Vincent Yzerbyt (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous 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 European Journal of Social Psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Amsterdam (129 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Groningen (94 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Utrecht University (82 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Queensland (76 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Exeter (75 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less 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, 2.15% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.78% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.68% of all publications and 49.45% 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 Social Psychology

In addition to academic research, a degree in social psychology opens up a host of career opportunities in various fields. Job roles could include but are not limited to behavioral analysts, counseling psychologists, social service managers, and human resource managers. For example, a professional with a specialized certification like a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) can work in various settings to assess and evaluate the behavior of individuals and develop treatment plans. Those interested in this line of career, especially in the locus of Kansas can refer to the details outlined in how to become a bcba in kansas.

It's also common for social psychology professionals to work in market research or other business settings, using their understanding of human behavior to help companies better understand and target consumers. Careers in social psychology are not limited to these fields, as the skills gained in this discipline can be applicable in a variety of other professions as well.

Overall, the field of social psychology offers many rewarding career paths. In addition to these career opportunities, individuals with a background in Social Psychology are also well equipped to contribute towards policy making, community development and various other societal and individual interventions.

Top Publications

  • Reaping the benefits of cultural diversity: Classroom cultural diversity climate and students’ intercultural competence

    Unknown

    (2020)
    156 Citations
  • Distancing from a stigmatized social identity: State of the art and future research agenda on self‐group distancing

    Ruth van Veelen;Jenny Veldman;Jenny Veldman;Colette Van Laar;Belle Derks

    (2020)
    87 Citations
  • A Power Challenging Theory of Society, or a Conservative Mindset? Upward and Downward Conspiracy Theories as Ideologically Distinct Beliefs

    Kenzo Nera;Pascal Wagner‐Egger;Paul Bertin;Karen M. Douglas

    (2021)
    82 Citations
  • A Social Cure in the Community: A mixed‐method exploration of the role of social identity in the experiences and well‐being of community volunteers

    Mhairi Bowe;Debra Gray;Clifford Stevenson;Niamh McNamara

    (2020)
    79 Citations
  • To what extent are conspiracy theorists concerned for self versus others? A COVID-19 test case

    Matthew J Hornsey;Cassandra M Chapman;Belen Alvarez;Sarah Bentley

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • An Integrative Framework on the Impact of Allies: How Identity‐Based Needs Influence Intergroup Solidarity and Social Movements

    Hema Preya Selvanathan;Hema Preya Selvanathan;Brian Lickel;Nilanjana Dasgupta

    (2020)
    71 Citations
  • Comprehensive stereotype content dictionaries using a semi-automated method

    Gandalf Nicolas;Xuechunzi Bai;Susan T. Fiske

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Does lack of control lead to conspiracy beliefs? A meta-analysis

    Ana Stojanov;Jamin Halberstadt

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • The How and the When of the Social Cure: A Conceptual Model of Group‐ and Individual‐level Mechanisms Linking Social Identity to Health and Well‐Being

    Jan Alexander Häusser;Nina Mareen Junker;Rolf van Dick

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Understanding allies’ participation in social change: A multiple perspectives approach

    Maja Kutlaca;Helena R. M. Radke;Aarti Iyer;Julia C. Becker

    (2020)
    54 Citations

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