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Humanistic Psychologist
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Humanistic Psychologist

0887-3267

Published by: American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/hum

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1047 14 18 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 16
Documents by Best Scientists*: 20
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 34
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.42
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Humanistic Psychologist?

The aim of The Humanistic Psychologist is to expand the discussion of research in Epistemology, Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapist, Humanistic psychology and Social psychology. The Epistemology research presented places emphasis on topics like Existentialism, Consciousness, Meaning (existential), Phenomenology (psychology) and Human science. The journal emphasizes research on Psychotherapist, which includes concerns such as Mindfulness.

The field of Humanism is the anchor for the Humanistic psychology studies presented in it.

  • Epistemology (30.14%)
  • Psychoanalysis (20.16%)
  • Psychotherapist (19.86%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Staring at the sun: Overcoming the terror of death. (161 citations)
  • Toward a postmodern psychology. (146 citations)
  • Spirit breaking: When the helping professions hurt (133 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Humanistic Psychologist:

The most cited papers aim to foster the development of research in Epistemology, Humanistic psychology, Social psychology, Humanism and Psychotherapist. The most cited publications explore issues in Epistemology which can be linked to other research areas like Qualitative research and Positive psychology. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Humanistic psychology, it also covers topics in Psychological testing, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Critical psychology, Psychoanalysis and Morality.

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

  • Law
  • Epistemology
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Psychotherapist, Mindfulness, Psychoanalysis, Buddhism and Mental health. While Psychotherapist is the focus of The Humanistic Psychologist, it also provided insights into the studies of Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Justice (ethics), Anthrozoology, Autism and Rehabilitation psychology. Mindfulness research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gautama Buddha, Action (philosophy), Compassion, Conversation and Deep ecology.

In the journal, Free will, Construct (philosophy), Nothing and Humanism are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychoanalysis research. The Humanistic Psychologist explores topics in Buddhism which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Context (language use), Grief and Aesthetics, Modernism (music). Mental health research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Health equity, Public health, Well-being and Clinical psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Beware of equating increased access to mental health services with health equity: The need for clinical and epistemic humility in psychology (2 citations)
  • Phenomenology as fidelity to phenomena: Moving beyond the Van Manen, Smith, and Zahavi debate. (1 citations)
  • “We’ve been exploring and adventuring”: An investigation into young people’s engagement with a semiwild, disused space. (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 The Humanistic Psychologist (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harris L. Friedman (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Scott D. Churchill (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Christopher M. Aanstoos (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Erik Craig (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eugene M. DeRobertis (11 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 The Humanistic Psychologist (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Saybrook University (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Duquesne University (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of West Georgia (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Ottawa (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Dallas (10 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, 82.93% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.29% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 71.43% 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 Humanistic Psychology

Considering a career in the field of humanistic psychology can be a rewarding choice for those passionate about understanding human nature and providing help in the promotion of mental health. Within this discipline, one specific field that you might be interested in is behavioral analysis.

A career as a behavior analyst involves the study and practice of understanding the behavior of individuals, which includes their reactions to various environments. This can be crucial to identify factors that influence certain behaviors and allow for the implementation of strategies that can improve quality of life.

By obtaining a certification in behavioral analysis, like the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), you are not only strengthening your credentials but also enhancing your prospects in the job market. If you are interested to learn more about this career path, we recommend reading our guide on how to become a behavior analyst in Louisiana. It provides a comprehensive overview of the education, experience, and certification requirements for becoming a successful behavior analyst in Louisiana.

Remember, a career in humanistic psychology doesn't just end at becoming a therapist. It encompasses a multitude of opportunities including research, policy development, teaching, and, of course, analysis of behavior. Ultimately, the path you take will depend on your interests, passions, and where you believe you can make the most meaningful impact.

Top Publications

  • What is self-love? Redefinition of a controversial construct.

    Eva Henschke;Peter Sedlmeier

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Posttraumatic growth as a process and an outcome: Vexing problems and paradoxes seen from the perspective of humanistic psychology

    Stephen Joseph

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Why we need a more humanistic positive organizational scholarship: Carl Rogers' person- centered approach as a challenge to neoliberalism

    Stephen Joseph

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Examining the structure of authenticity: A factor analytic study of the Authenticity Scale and Authenticity Inventory Subscales.

    Aydan Bayır-Toper;Edward Sellman;Stephen Joseph

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Perceived benefits of a remote yoga and mindfulness program for student musicians during COVID-19.

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • “A flaw in the great diamond of the world”: Reflections on subjectivity and the enterprise of psychology (A diptych).

    Louis Sass

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Women’s friendships: A basis for individual-level resources and their connection to power and optimism.

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • An appraisal of Nietzsche’s philosophical concept of amor fati: A potentially useful psychological construct in the study of positive human existence?

    (2024)
    2 Citations
  • Fetch the bolt cutters: The existential labor and liberation of #MeToo.

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • Living transcendence: A phenomenological study of spiritual exemplars.

    (2024)
    2 Citations

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