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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being

1748-2623

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/zqhw20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 743 33 28 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 90
Documents by Best Scientists*: 92
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 51
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.764
Impact Factor: 2.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being?

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being explores disciplines such as Qualitative research, Nursing, Social psychology, Developmental psychology and Health care. In particular, the Qualitative research works presented emphasize discussions on Grounded theory. Some problems in Nursing that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Phenomenology (philosophy), Lifeworld, Family medicine and Citation.

While work presented in it provided substantial information on Lifeworld, it also covered topics in Psychotherapist and Existentialism. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being holds forums on Social psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Everyday life and Meaning (existential). Studies on Developmental psychology discussed in the journal link to the field of Social support.

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being explores research in Well-being and the adjacent study of Quality of life (healthcare).

  • Qualitative research (32.71%)
  • Nursing (21.81%)
  • Social psychology (18.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • What can "thematic analysis" offer health and wellbeing researchers? (764 citations)
  • The “core category” of grounded theory: Making constant comparisons (360 citations)
  • The essence of essences / the search for meaning structures in phenomenological analysis of lifeworld phenomena (283 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being:

The published articles primarily focus on research topics in Qualitative research, Social psychology, Nursing, Lifeworld and Health care. The most cited publications hold forums on Qualitative research that merge themes from other disciplines such as Developmental psychology, Pedagogy, Quality of life (healthcare) and Citation. The journal publications explore research in Health care alongside concepts in Psychological intervention and other areas of study in Everyday life.

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

  • Law
  • Health care
  • Nursing

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of the journal are Qualitative research, Nursing, Gerontology, Developmental psychology and Mental health. It addresses concerns in Qualitative research which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Health promotion, Stroke and Focus group. The study of Focus group encompasses disciplines such as Thematic analysis, as well as fields such as Perception, all of which overlap with one another.

The Nursing research presented in it also delves into studies in intersecting subjects like

  • Feeling which is related to area like Meaning (existential),
  • Lifeworld and related Phenomenon.. It explores issues in Gerontology which can be linked to other research areas like Well-being and Everyday life. Developmental psychology research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Masculinity, Social ecological model and Affect (psychology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A call for change from impersonal risk assessment to a relational approach: professionals' reflections on the national guidelines for suicide prevention in mental health care in Norway. (3 citations)
  • Participants’ experiences and impressions of a group-based positive psychology intervention programme for rural adults in Ghana (2 citations)
  • Understanding empowerment for a healthy dietary intake during pregnancy (2 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 International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lillemor R.-M. Hallberg (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ove Hellzén (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Maria Nyström (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bengt Fridlund (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Junhyoung Kim (11 papers) published 1 paper 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 International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Gothenburg (72 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Halmstad University (67 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (44 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • RMIT University (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Aarhus University (34 papers) published 3 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, 3.41% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.88% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 18.82% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.24% of all publications and 47.06% 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 Applied Criminal Psychology within the Scope of Health and Well-being Studies

While the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being provides an extensive exploration into several disciplines, one growing area of interest is the application of psychology in the criminal justice system, or criminal psychology. This field features a unique layering of psychological sciences and law, providing an intersection for researchers interested in studying the human mind's complexities against the backdrop of criminal behavior.

For example, a criminal psychologist often works closely with law enforcement to understand the motivations behind illegal activities, towards creating effective interventions and rehabilitation programs. This multidisciplinary expertise goes beyond clinical roles, offering possibilities in policy-making, public health, law enforcement, and social services. The role of a criminal psychologist severs as an integral part of the broader discourse in health and well-being, especially in addressing social issues related to crime.

Moreover, the realm of criminal psychology is perpetually expansive, accommodating various themes from social psychology, developmental psychology, and more. It presents ample potential for researchers, scholars, and professionals in the psychological and health services fields to forge careers that make a significant societal impact.

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Top Publications

  • Social anxiety in adults with autism: a qualitative study

    Debbie Spain;Debbie Spain;Esra Zıvralı Yarar;Francesca Happé

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Social isolation as a core feature of adolescent depression: a qualitative study in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

    Anna Viduani;Silvia Benetti;Thaís Martini;Claudia Buchweitz

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Influence at work is a key factor for mental health – but what do contemporary employees in knowledge and relational work mean by “influence at work”?

    (2022)
    19 Citations
  • Barriers and facilitators on the pathway to mental health care among 12-25 year olds.

    Sophie Leijdesdorff;Rianne Klaassen;Di Jon Wairata;Stefanie Rosema

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Experiences of Loneliness Across the Lifespan: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

    (2023)
    17 Citations
  • Internet-delivered guided self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people with dementia (iACT4CARERS): a qualitative study of carer views and acceptability

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • Motivating playgrounds: understanding how school playgrounds support autonomy, competence, and relatedness of tweens

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • More than just a task: intimate care delivery in the nursing home.

    Genevieve N Thompson;Susan E McClement;Sheryl Peters;Thomas F Hack

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Quality of life, wellbeing, recovery, and progress for older forensic mental health patients: a qualitative investigation based on the perspectives of patients and staff

    (2023)
    11 Citations
  • Mental wellbeing in crisis line volunteers: understanding emotional impact of the work, challenges and resources. A qualitative study.

    Renate Catharina Wilhelmina Johanna Willems;Constance Hélene Christine Drossaert;Patricia Vuijk;Ernst Thomas Bohlmeijer

    (2021)
    9 Citations

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