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International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
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International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

1612-197X

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rijs20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 208 128 205 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 158
Documents by Best Scientists*: 222
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.222
Impact Factor: 2.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at International journal of sport and exercise psychology?

International journal of sport and exercise psychology is mainly concerned with subjects like Social psychology, Athletes, Developmental psychology, Applied psychology and Clinical psychology. The research on Social psychology featured in it combines topics in other fields like Perception, Scale (social sciences), Task (project management), Self-determination theory and Physical education. In addition to Athletes research, the journal aims to explore topics under Coaching and Elite.

The journal focuses on Developmental psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Confirmatory factor analysis, Cognition and Competence (human resources). Research on Cognition addressed in International journal of sport and exercise psychology frequently intersections with the field of Cognitive psychology. Applied psychology research is the primary subject tackled in the journal with a focus on Sport psychology.

The work on Clinical psychology tackled in International journal of sport and exercise psychology brings together disciplines like Intervention (counseling), Mental health and Anxiety.

  • Social psychology (31.90%)
  • Athletes (28.83%)
  • Developmental psychology (19.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • ISSP position stand: To sample or to specialize? Seven postulates about youth sport activities that lead to continued participation and elite performance (282 citations)
  • ISSP Position Stand: Career Development and Transitions of Athletes (271 citations)
  • Characteristics of expert development in rhythmic gymnastics: A retrospective study (173 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International journal of sport and exercise psychology:

The journal papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Social psychology, Athletes, Applied psychology, Sport psychology and Developmental psychology. The journal publications facilitate discussions on Social psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Cognitive psychology, Task (project management), Scale (social sciences) and Self-determination theory. The most cited articles address concerns in Athletes which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Construct (philosophy), Cognition and Clinical psychology.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Cognition
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Athletes, Clinical psychology and Pandemic are the subjects of interest in the journal. Interdisciplinary research on topics like 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Sport psychology are the foci of International journal of sport and exercise psychology. It addresses concerns in Athletes which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Developmental psychology, Cognition, Applied psychology and Perception.

The Developmental psychology study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Self-determination theory. Issues in Applied psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Sample (statistics) and Positive Youth Development. International journal of sport and exercise psychology holds forums on Clinical psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Student athletes and Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Career development and transitions of athletes: the International Society of Sport Psychology Position Stand Revisited (41 citations)
  • Qualitative research in six sport and exercise psychology journals between 2010 and 2017: An updated and expanded review of trends and interpretations (29 citations)
  • Rethinking validity in qualitative sport and exercise psychology research: a realist perspective (21 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 sport and exercise psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert J. Schinke (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Gershon Tenenbaum (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Athanasios Papaioannou (19 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Joan L. Duda (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ronnie Lidor (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International journal of sport and exercise psychology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Birmingham (37 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Thessaly (26 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Ottawa (25 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Laurentian University (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Halmstad University (24 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 34.48% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.18% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.56% of all publications and 49.12% 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 and Licensing Requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology

For those interested in contributing to the field of sport and exercise psychology, there are several pathways to follow. Certain roles may require not only a deep understanding of topics in this field, but also specific licensure or certification.

For instance, practicing psychologists dealing directly with athletes and clients will require a license based on the standards and requirements set by their specific jurisdictions. The prerequisites usually involve obtaining a doctoral degree, completing a set number of supervised hours, and passing a comprehensive examination.

Although the prerequisites can vary from state to state in the US, it is important to know these specifics well in advance. For instance, if you're seeking information on how to become a psychologist in Oklahoma, it's important to familiarize yourself with the education, examination, and training requirements specific to that state.

Meanwhile, for aspiring researchers and academics, acquiring a higher degree such as a Ph.D. is often a necessity. Moreover, developing a strong research background and a track record of publications can significantly improve career prospects.

Regardless of the path one chooses, it's important to stay updated with the latest research and developments in the field, something which journals like the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology provide.

Top Publications

  • Career development and transitions of athletes: the International Society of Sport Psychology Position Stand Revisited

    Natalia B. Stambulova;Tatiana V. Ryba;Kristoffer Henriksen

    (2021)
    397 Citations
  • Consensus statement on improving the mental health of high performance athletes

    Kristoffer Henriksen;Robert Schinke;Karin Moesch;Sean McCann

    (2020)
    382 Citations
  • The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on perceived stress and psychobiosocial states in Italian athletes

    Selenia di Fronso;Sergio Costa;Cristina Montesano;Francesco Di Gruttola

    (2020)
    218 Citations
  • Sport psychology services to high performance athletes during COVID-19

    Robert Schinke;Athanasios Papaioannou;Kristoffer Henriksen;Gangyan Si

    (2020)
    169 Citations
  • Qualitative research in six sport and exercise psychology journals between 2010 and 2017: An updated and expanded review of trends and interpretations

    Kerry R. McGannon;Brett Smith;Kelsey Kendellen;Christine A. Gonsalves

    (2021)
    156 Citations
  • Developing mixed methods research in sport and exercise psychology: potential contributions of a critical realist perspective

    Tatiana V. Ryba;Gareth Wiltshire;Julian North;Noora J. Ronkainen

    (2020)
    95 Citations
  • Athlete mental health in the Olympic/Paralympic quadrennium: a multi-societal consensus statement

    Kristoffer Henriksen;Robert Schinke;Sean McCann;Natalie Durand-Bush

    (2020)
    73 Citations
  • Preliminary psychometric validation of a brief screening tool for athlete mental health among male elite athletes: the Athlete Psychological Strain Questionnaire

    Simon M. Rice;Alexandra G. Parker;Daveena Mawren;Patrick Clifton

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Body shaming as a form of emotional abuse in sport

    Erin Willson;Gretchen Kerr

    (2021)
    61 Citations
  • The COVID-19 pandemic and Olympic/Paralympic athletes’ developmental challenges and possibilities in times of a global crisis-transition

    Natalia B. Stambulova;Robert J. Schinke;David Lavallee;Paul Wylleman

    (2020)
    53 Citations

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