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International Journal of School and Educational Psychology
H-index 10

International Journal of School and Educational Psychology

2168-3603

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/usep20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 677 40 46 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 43
Documents by Best Scientists*: 48
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 24
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.581
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at International journal of school and educational psychology?

Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology, School psychology, Pedagogy and Intervention (counseling) are among the topics commonly tackled in International journal of school and educational psychology. The Developmental psychology works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Test validity, Self-efficacy and Cognition, Intelligence quotient. The Intelligence quotient research dealing mostly with Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children is the focus of the journal.

While the primary focus in the journal is Clinical psychology, it also dissects topics surrounding Mental health and Well-being as a whole. School psychology research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Special education, Professional development and Perception. The research on Pedagogy discussed in International journal of school and educational psychology draws on the closely related field of Qualitative research.

Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Intervention (counseling) and the similar topic of Psychological intervention. The study on Psychometrics presented in it intersects with subjects under the field of Rating scale. Many of the studies tackled connect Applied psychology with a similar field of study like Social psychology.

  • Developmental psychology (26.22%)
  • Clinical psychology (17.00%)
  • School psychology (16.14%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Teacher Progress Monitoring of Instructional and Behavioral Management Practices: An Evidence-Based Approach to Improving Classroom Practices (69 citations)
  • Bringing Parents to School: The Effect of Invitations from School, Teacher, and Child on Parental Involvement in Middle Schools. (42 citations)
  • Sexual knowledge acquisition and retention for individuals with autism (42 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International journal of school and educational psychology:

The journal papers mostly deal with topics like Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Test validity and Learning disability. The most cited publications explore issues in Clinical psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Mental health, Cognition and Knowledge level. The published articles explore Developmental psychology concepts, specifically Construct validity but expand to research in Family involvement.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Social science
  • Developmental psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Mental health and School psychology. Developmental psychology research featured in International journal of school and educational psychology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as School level and Popularity. International journal of school and educational psychology explores themes in Social psychology like Moral disengagement and Intrinsic motivation and links them with other fields of study like Autonomy support and Work environment.

Sample (statistics), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety are some topics wherein Clinical psychology research discussed in International journal of school and educational psychology have an impact. In addition to Mental health research, it aims to explore topics under Qualitative research, Discriminant validity, Curriculum and Life skills. The journal holds forums on School psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Intervention (counseling), Religiosity, Perception and Psychotherapist.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Measuring emotional problems in Turkish adolescents: Development and initial validation of the Youth Internalizing Behavior Screener (7 citations)
  • The Role of School Psychologists in Therapeutic Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review (6 citations)
  • Socioeconomic status moderates the relationship between growth mindset and learning in mathematics and science: Evidence from PISA 2018 Philippine data (4 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 school and educational psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gertina J. van Schalkwyk (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Melissa A. Bray (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael J. Furlong (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Bonnie K. Nastasi (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marley W. Watkins (7 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 International journal of school and educational psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Connecticut (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Macau (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Baylor University (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Columbia University (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 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, 7.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.75% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.42% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.83% of all publications and 50.00% 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 School Psychology

In the context of this extensive discussion on the topics explored in International Journal of School and Educational Psychology, it is worth noting the exciting career opportunities the field of school psychology can offer. For individuals who are interested in mental health and education but also want to impact lives more directly, becoming a school psychologist could be a suitable path. These professionals apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed acadically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

As a school psychologist, one can play an integral part in ensuring a wholesome school environment by collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive environments for all students. Their duties include counseling, assessment, and prevention activities, as well as the development of strategies to handle everyday problems for students of all ages.

If you're currently considering a career in this field, you might be wondering about the required steps and qualifications. Eligibility for the role typically requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in school psychology. This is often followed by an internship that includes supervision from an experienced school psychologist. To provide a more detailed guide on the steps towards becoming a qualfied school psychologist, this article on how to become a school psychologist in Texas offers a comprehensive walkthrough.

Beyond the impact they can make in individual lives and communities, school psychologists also contribute to the broader field of psychology. By conducting research and disseminating findings like those seen in the International Journal of School and Educational Psychology, they contribute to our ever-growing understanding of development, behavior, and learning processes.

Top Publications

  • Promoting child and youth resilience by strengthening home and school environments: A literature review

    Akwasi Twum-Antwi;Philip Jefferies;Michael Ungar

    (2020)
    78 Citations
  • Trauma-informed schools: Supporting educators as they support the children

    Suniya S. Luthar;Suniya S. Luthar;Skyler H. Mendes

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Socioeconomic status moderates the relationship between growth mindset and learning in mathematics and science: Evidence from PISA 2018 Philippine data

    Allan B. I. Bernardo

    (2021)
    59 Citations
  • Addressing the mental health of school students: Perspectives of secondary school teachers and counselors

    Joanne R. Beames;Lara Johnston;Bridianne O’Dea;Michelle Torok

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Measuring emotional problems in Turkish adolescents: Development and initial validation of the Youth Internalizing Behavior Screener

    Gökmen Arslan

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Effectiveness of a SEL/mindfulness program on Northern Ugandan children

    M. Kyle Matsuba;Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl;Theresa McElroy;Anne Katahoire

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Teachers’ responsibilities for students’ mental health:Challenges in high achieving schools

    Suniya S. Luthar;Suniya S. Luthar;Nina L. Kumar;Nicole Zillmer

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Parents, caregivers and educators: The forgotten stakeholders in the discussion of resilience — an international perspective

    Anastassios Matsopoulos;Suniya S. Luthar

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • How do classroom goal structures matter? The impact on grammar achievement, perceived autonomy support, flow, and affect

    Nikolaos Gertsakis;Dionysia Kroustallaki;Georgios D. Sideridis;Georgios D. Sideridis

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Academic achievement, and cyber-bullying and cyber-victimization among middle- and high-school students in Vietnam

    Cong V. Tran;Bahr Weiss;Ngoc P. H. Nguyen

    (2020)
    10 Citations

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