Family Process

Top Research Topics at Family Process?

Family Process aims to foster the development of research in Family therapy, Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Psychotherapist and Clinical psychology. Family therapy research presented in Family Process encompasses a variety of subjects, including Psychological intervention, Epistemology, Intervention (counseling) and Systemic therapy. Family Process explores topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Social relation, Context (language use) and Social environment.

The featured works in Interpersonal relationship, which all belong in the domain if Social psychology, also overlaps with concepts under Perspective (graphical). It facilitated discussions that integrated Clinical psychology and Human factors and ergonomics.

• Family therapy (26.90%)
• Developmental psychology (25.99%)
• Social psychology (23.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems: I. Cohesion and Adaptability Dimensions, Family Types, and Clinical Applications (1190 citations)
• Human systems as linguistic systems: preliminary and evolving ideas about the implications for clinical theory. (1127 citations)
• Family Resilience: A Framework for Clinical Practice (804 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Family Process:

The most cited publications focus largely on the fields of Family therapy, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Social relation and Psychotherapist. The journal papers explore research in Family therapy alongside concepts in Clinical psychology and other areas of study in Psychiatry and Randomized controlled trial. The journal articles tackle research in Interpersonal relationship as part of the general discipline of Social psychology, however, they also discuss concepts in Perspective (graphical).

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

• Law
• Social psychology
• World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Family Process is organized to address concerns in the fields of Developmental psychology, Psychological intervention, Clinical psychology, Context (language use) and Intervention (counseling). Aside from research in Developmental psychology, the journal also discusses Perspective (graphical) studies. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Psychological intervention as it also encompasses Mental health.

Distress are all disciplines of Clinical psychology that connect with topics in Human factors and ergonomics and Injury prevention. Issues in Context (language use) were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Coparenting, Social psychology and Psychotherapist. The study on Alliance presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Family therapy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Parenting Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Socioeconomic and Environmental Risk Factors and Implications for Children Emotion Regulation. (21 citations)
• Stress-Buffering Role of Social Support during COVID-19 (11 citations)
• Joint Physical Custody and Adolescents' Life Satisfaction in 37 North American and European Countries. (10 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Family Process (based on the number of publications) are:

• Jay L. Lebow (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Evan Imber-Black (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Peter Steinglass (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Carmen Knudson-Martin (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Howard J. Markman (18 papers) published 2 papers 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Family Process (based on the number of publications) are:

• Northwestern University (66 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Ackerman Institute for the Family (56 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Minnesota (53 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• University of California, Los Angeles (52 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Wisconsin-Madison (49 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 4.52% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.92% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 18.24% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.59% of all publications and 43.24% 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 Family Therapy Research

If your interests lie in the junction of psychology and family dynamics, a career as a specialist in family therapy research could be a great fit. Family therapy researchers are integral in identifying effective therapeutic techniques, understanding family systems, and contributing to the overall field of mental health. To pursue this, you will need significant academic knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of psychology. Degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy, or related fields are typically required. Advanced degrees such as a Master’s or Doctorate can open up more opportunities for independent research and higher-level positions. For instance, if your interests are more specific and lean towards criminal psychology within a family context, then specialized study in criminal psychology would be beneficial. This could potentially combine the exploration of criminal behavior with an understanding of how it impacts family dynamics and vice versa. To get started on this career path in North Dakota, one option is to explore the criminal psychology colleges in North Dakota. This could be your first step towards a rewarding career as a family therapy researcher, contributing valuable knowledge to the field and helping families work through their challenges in the most effective way. As always, each career path is unique and may take unexpected turns. However, entering the field of family therapy research promises a dynamic and fulfilling professional journey for those passionate about family dynamics and psychology.