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Health Psychology Open
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Health Psychology Open

2055-1029

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/hpo

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 807 30 25 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 44
Documents by Best Scientists*: 36
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 33
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.78
Impact Factor: 1.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Health psychology open?

Health psychology open tackles a plethora of topics, such as Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychiatry, Mental health and Social psychology. Health psychology open emphasizes research on Clinical psychology, which includes concerns such as Coping (psychology). Health psychology open features Coping (psychology) research that overlaps with concepts in Psychosocial.

The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Developmental psychology as it also encompasses Obesity. The main emphasis of it is the research on Psychiatry, emphasizing the topic of Mental illness. The journal focuses on Social psychology research which is adjacent to topics in Perception.

Health psychology open dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety.

  • Clinical psychology (30.66%)
  • Developmental psychology (12.54%)
  • Psychiatry (9.76%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Smartphone use and smartphone addiction in middle school students in Korea: Prevalence, social networking service, and game use. (162 citations)
  • Homeostatic theory of obesity. (78 citations)
  • Examining perceptions of academic stress and its sources among university students: The Perception of Academic Stress Scale (73 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Health psychology open:

The most cited articles focus largely on the fields of Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Stress (linguistics), Social psychology and Nursing. The journal articles address concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Developmental psychology and Social support. Physical health and Treatment characteristics are some topics wherein Social psychology research discussed in the journal articles has an impact.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal facilitates discussions on Clinical psychology, Mental health, Nursing, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Psychological distress. The journal is focused mainly on Clinical psychology, particularly Body satisfaction. Issues in Mental health were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychological intervention, Happiness and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

It holds forums on Nursing that merges themes from other disciplines such as Breastfeeding and Primary health care. Depression (differential diagnoses) research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gestation and Anxiety. The research on Psychological distress featured in Health psychology open combines topics in other fields like Developmental psychology, Attachment theory and Modality (human–computer interaction).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Anxiety as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease independent of depression: A narrative review of current status and conflicting findings. (3 citations)
  • Why it is so hard to lose weight? An exploration of patients' and dietitians' perspectives by means of thematic analysis. (1 citations)
  • Body talk in the digital age: A controlled evaluation of a classroom-based intervention to reduce appearance commentary and improve body image. (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 Health psychology open (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hoang Van Minh (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Frank van Haren (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sean Glenton Dicks (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael P. Ryan (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Douglas P. Boer (4 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 Health psychology open (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hanoi University (11 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Hanoi Medical University (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Naples Federico II (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Padua (5 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yale University (5 papers) published 2 papers 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.67% of all publications and 53.33% 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 Health Psychology

Beyond the academic research and contributions, health psychology also opens up various career paths. One interesting path of note is the career of a criminal psychologist. In North Carolina, for example, the process of becoming a criminal psychologist requires certain educational prerequisites and practical experiences. To commence such a career journey, one would typically need an undergraduate degree, preferably in psychology, criminal justice, or sociology. After that, prospective criminal psychologists seek a master's degree or doctorate in criminal or forensic psychology. Practical experience is also highly encouraged, as it can be achieved through internships or placements within criminal justice settings. For those interested in the earnings potential of this career path should know that the criminal psychologist salary in North Carolina can vary, but generally, it is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications, skills, and experience of the professional. Wondering more about how to become a criminal psychologist in North Carolina? Explore here for detailed information on the pathway to becoming a criminal psychologist. This promising career evidence, along with the breadth and impact of health psychology research, is indicative of the vital role this discipline plays in our modern society.

Top Publications

  • Loneliness and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis:

    Sarah C Griffin;Allison B Williams;Scott G Ravyts;Samantha N Mladen

    (2020)
    169 Citations
  • First-time mothers’ perceptions of social support: Recommendations for best practice:

    Tiffany De Sousa Machado;Anna Chur-Hansen;Clemence Due

    (2020)
    103 Citations
  • The potential synergistic effects between psychedelic administration and nature contact for the improvement of mental health

    Sam Gandy;Matthias Forstmann;Robin Lester Carhart-Harris;Christopher Timmermann

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • Benefits of a psychoeducational happiness course on university student mental well-being both before and during a COVID-19 lockdown

    Bruce Hood;Sarah Jelbert;Laurie R Santos

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • Success of assisted reproductive technology treatment and couple relationship: A pilot study on the role of romantic attachment.

    Alessia Renzi;Michela Di Trani;Luigi Solano;Elisa Minutolo

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Does culture moderate the relationship between body dissatisfaction and quality of life? A comparative study of Australian and Malaysian emerging adults.

    Pravina Santhira Shagar;Caroline L Donovan;Jennifer Boddy;Caley Tapp

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Depression and its associated factors among pregnant women in central Vietnam.

    Bao-Yen Luong-Thanh;Lan Hoang Nguyen;Linda Murray;Manuel Eisner

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Exploring pathways from violence and HIV disclosure without consent to depression, social support, and HIV medication self-efficacy among women living with HIV in Metro Vancouver, Canada.

    Kathleen N Deering;Melissa Braschel;Carmen Logie;Flo Ranville

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Associations between self-rated physical Health and relationship satisfaction in couples with children.

    Katherine J.W. Baucom;Jill Giresi;Richard E. Heyman;Amy M.Smith Slep

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Need for cognition and burnout in teachers – A replication and extension study

    (2022)
    7 Citations

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